Causality and the Coronavirus
The difficulty in grasping technical relations like 'causation'—aided by the spread of misinformation on social media—is leading the public to misinterpret (and misrepresent) key data.
Against Abstinence-Based COVID-19 Policies
Colleges' policies regarding students and gatherings offers another lesson about using ideal theory in a non-ideal world.
On “Doing Your Own Research”
For many, the pandemic is only further tarnishing science's name. But we need to raise the bar for what does (and does not) constitute research.
Who Should Get the Vaccine First?
Our basic equality needs to be respected in processes that determine who gets what.
Voluntourism and the Problem with Good Intentions
The voluntourism business is booming, but under what conditions are outsiders a genuine help and not an unwelcome burden?
Clifford and the Coronavirus
(Mis)Management of the virus raises important questions about belief-formation and accountability.
To Wear a Mask or Not during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Even in the absence of certainty, there are still compelling reasons to bear minor costs in order to reap potentially great rewards.
Reflections of a Teacher during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Policy decisions and institutional design have a lot to say about the value we place on education and the components we deem necessary for its delivery.
Moral Distinctions between Crisis Capitalizers
What characteristics might reveal the difference between profiting during a crisis and profiting off of one?
The Short- and Long-Term Ethical Issues of Working from Home
The return of pre-industrial working conditions promises upheaval. What challenges should we expect? What gains might we hope for?