


UBI is Not a Recipe for Long-Term Human Flourishing
This article was originally published on Newsweek. For many years, the fear of upcoming mass unemployment due to artificial intelligence and automation has spurred conversations about the future of work and inspired advocacy for a universal basic income (UBI). After...
Boredom: a Double-Edged Sword, for Individuals and Society
This article was originally published on Merion West. In theory, the shutdowns, restrictions, and need for social distancing resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered many Americans an opportunity to pursue new or neglected aspirations, such as...
Searching for Common Meaning in the Age of Polarization
Gonzalo Schwarz and Clay Routledge This article was originally published on Merion West. “It is not between Red and Blue states; it is a battle about whether there is meaning outside of politics.” During this presidential cycle, the campaigns of both President Donald...