None of us has complete authority on the question of who we are. It seems strange, counter-intuitive, and even unjust, in this individualistic era, but it’s true: I don’t have the total say in who I am. Our identities are shaped by the communities in which we live, and our communities are shaped by ourContinue reading “Identity in Community”
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Artificial Intelligence vs Democracy
Run to the hills, the computers are coming! Whether you’re excited about the growing potential of AI to change our world, or deeply concerned about it, you’re also probably getting tired of hearing about it by now. There’s been a ton of analysis about whether or not a computer will take your job (the answerContinue reading “Artificial Intelligence vs Democracy”
The Municipality, and the Community
The way that we talk about ourselves can reveal a lot about us, but it can also obscure some important distinctions. What does it really mean when I say that I’m from Brighton? I might be referring to the Municipality of Brighton, which is a place with defined boundaries, but which is also a localContinue reading “The Municipality, and the Community”