Twitter turns you into an asshole.

Twitter brings out the worst in us. For your well-being and the well-being of your society, it's time to leave.

Who's afraid of socialism?

The new Democratic agenda sure looks like government control over the means of production.

Anti-depressants are expensive faith-healing

The NHS spends £9bn a year on anti-depressants. Yet most of their effect comes from the placebo, or faith. This is a rip off.

Psychedelics will transform mental healthcare

Magic mushrooms could soon be used to treat depression

Mauna Kea Telescope Construction Protest

The telescope being built in Hawaii is running into trouble with native protestors.

This filmmaker spent months interviewing neo-Nazis

Damn!!

Social media responsibility

Do you know how much information about you is on the Internet and who might be using it?

Alan Watts: genius or charlatan?

Alan Watts, the Sixties guru of mysticism, is a YouTube sensation. But his personal life was a serious mess. Does that matter?

We should give geo-engineering a chance

Climate campaigners should ditch their knee-jerk dismissal of ambitious schemes to cool the planet.

Billionaires create jobs & innovate, they are good

The only way to become a Billionaire is by creating jobs... prove me wrong...

The Race to Save Our Endangered Relatives

Chimpanzees. Who's Responsible for Saving Them?

Doctors should learn from Native American medicine

Indigenous knowledge of herbal remedies could provide new treatments for common diseases

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Releases Green New Deal

The Green New Deal legislation sets goals for some drastic measures to cut carbon emissions across the economy.

It's time to ditch the pursuit of endless growth.

We need to embrace 'new economics' before we trash the planet completely.

Should Fetal Tissue be Used in Human Research?

The inclusion of fetal tissue in research is highly controversial with strong positions from either side. What are your thoughts on this?

The Jussie Smollett case

Do you have confidence in the criminal justice system?

Children and Early Access to Technology

Are Children Using Too Much Technology?

Does America need a Space Force?

President Trump announced a new branch of the U.S. Armed forces for outer space.

The missing news link

What types of news stories do you want to see more of?

Woman Fired From NASA Internship over Tweet

A woman was fired from a NASA Internship after tweeting about it with inappropriate language.

No, Humans Are Not All Descended From One Couple..

A recent paper claims humans descended from one couple 200,000 years ago but actual science (& common sense) is proving this incorrect.

The gray area between privacy and security

Facial recognition technology used at a Taylor Swift concert has drawn attention to the gray area between privacy and security.

Is "13 Reasons Why" More Harmful than Helpful?

As the show's second season comes out on Netflix, debates and criticisms from its first have been brought back to the surface. Have you seen this show? What is your opinion on it?

Will A Smart Gun Ever Take Off?

Although Smart Guns have been around for nearly two decades, they have yet to take off.

It's time for a 'Spiritual New Deal.'

We should explore timeless spiritual values in the political sphere.

Is the NY "Cap" on Uber/Lyft a Good Idea?

The NYC mayor recently instituted a "cap" on Uber/Lyft drivers in the city. Some say it will hurt people of color out of Manhattan. What do you think?

Selfies are outta control!!

Is there a redeeming quality of the selfie...?

Is Spanking Children Effective?

Should Big Tech companies remove Alex Jones?

Facebook, Youtube, and Apple have taken steps to remove Alex Jones, who owns InfoWars, from their platforms.

Flying Cars?

The Switchblade May Be The First Flying Vehicle

Is there a trans bubble?

There's a risk that we rush to turn kids' identity explorations into rigid categories, and make them permanent through surgery.

Can Companies Ban Meat for their Employees?

A New York City-based company just issued a controversial statement: they are banning meat at all work functions...

is it okay to flirt with girls these days

because honestly i have no idea at this point

Virginia's late-term abortion debate

The difficult decision of ending a late-term pregnancy and why: who has the right?

Would You Move for $10,000?

Vermont's state government is paying remote workers with out-of-state employers to move there permanently. Would you take up this offer?

Christchurch mosque shooting

New organizations covering acts of violence

Do you support reddit banning certain subreddits?

Reddit, which has a reputation for allowing controversial content, has nonetheless banned certain subreddits over the past few years.

Are Selfie Filters Leading to Psychopathology?

The use of filters for photos have led to a rise in plastic surgeries and insecurities. Is this a problem? What can we do about it?

Should Starbucks Hop on the "Health Bandwagon"?

Starbucks recently announced their launch of kombucha, by the Evolutions Fresh brand, in grocery stores nationally. Would you buy it?

The Geography of Innovation?

Do most innovators come from rural areas?

How Should We Protect Uncontacted Tribes?

There are up to 100 uncontacted indigenous communites in the world, the vast majority in the Amazon rainforest. What can we do to secure their rights?

Should We Abstain from Drinking Alcohol?

A recent Lancet study concluded that drinking alcohol any amount of alcohol is not good for your health. What do you think?

The Wall...?

Do nations have the right to protect their borders? If so why not the U.S?

Should the TSA Be Removed From Small Airports?

A group has been formed to discuss the possible removal of TSA from small/medium-sized airports. Would this be a dangerous or profitable change?

Minimum Wage Raise

Should the minimum wage be raised to $15/hr?