Our behavior is radically inconsistent and seems to depend less on character traits than on the context of each chance to behave well or badly. Julian Baggini reviews ‘The Character Gap’ by Christian B. Miller.
ReadGender and sexuality are not so much fluid as viscous. Both sexuality and gender are not absolutes set in stone but they are generally more sticky than liquid. They have soft edges but tend to keep their shape.
ReadLacking company is not a character fault and does not necessarily lead to misery. Being alone may be a problem, but making the lonely feel like sad freaks is an even bigger one.
ReadDisgruntled Christians would do better to seek common cause with anyone else, including thoughtful atheists, who wants Christmas to stand for more than just shopping and gorging. If they did so, they would see that a good atheist Christmas looks a lot like a good Christian one.
ReadIf we had a new gadget and we knew it was very dangerous for children, we would never allow companies to sell it to them. So why should it be any different with an old gadget whose harms have only recently become apparent?
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