World - Culture Archives

How the Modern World Makes Us Mentally Ill

Systemic cultural problems are causing us to have underlying stresses that need to be addressed.

Who Is Right about Artificial Intelligence?

Zuckerberg and Musk both have ideas about A.I. Which billionaire can really see the future?

What to Do about Stupid Ideas

What do you do with people who choose to be deliberately ignorant about stuff? It’s not actually a new problem.

The World’s Most Persecuted Minority

Do you know which group is the most persecuted minority in the world? The answer is pretty surprising.

Is There Life After This Life?

Human beings have been fascinated by the concept of life after death for thousands of years. Is there an afterlife?

Major Sociological Paradigms

When you break sociology down into it’s three main perspectives you can learn a lot about society.

What Is Killing the American Dream?

Instead of helping to encourage small businesses, the government is freezing their economic growth through excessive taxes, over-regulation, and complicated compliances.

Why Is America so Rich?

America’s prosperity comes from a free market rather than government subsidies.

Let’s Talk Politics

Discover your own political leanings and learn how to talk about your views in an appropriate way.

Which One Are You: Ideologue or Pragmatist?

Liberals often call themselves “pragmatists,” claiming that conservatives are “ideologues” and “dogmatists.” But doesn’t everyone have principles?

Why Wildfires Are Necessary

Even as forest fires destroy trees, they also help the forests to be reborn and support a healthy ecosystem.

Why Are U.S. Presidential Elections So Long?

From announcements to election day, presidential campaigns in the U.S. can last up to two years. So how did elections get this long?

The Science of Skin Color

Why do different people have different colors of skin? Science gives us a clue.

Why Some Countries Are Poor

The wealth – or lack thereof – of a country depends on many things, including its institutions, culture, resources, and geography.

Can online courses replace a campus education?

Is online learning the future of higher education or the vehicle of its demise?

The Spirit of America Is About Connecting with Others

Ohio Governor John Kasich reflects on an emotional moment at a South Carolina town hall. The moment showed that the spirit of America is about connecting with others.