To Err…

I recently wrote something wrong on the internet.

Given some responses, it may have been the first time some people have encountered such a blunder.
Other engagements were incredibly classy and showed intellectual fortitude.
For my part, I learnt a lot, quickly admitted my error, and was gratefu...

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Outer Space as an Exercise in Citizenship

Outer Space as an Exercise in Citizenship

Michael Lind explains pre-modern citizenship as being reserved for adult males who, having
fought to defend their territory,
received citizenship and exclusive rights
by dint of putting their lives on the line.
As a result, we could describe citizenship as a kind local, limited, self-help club f...

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