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21 Lessons for the 21st Century: A Belated Review
I was first made aware of Yuval Noah Hariri’s work by noticing his book ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ being carried around and read by others.
Dec 25, 2024 • 
Illyia Faraji
Presidential Prerogative
The Supreme Court Weighs up Presidential Immunity
Jun 10, 2024 • 
Illyia Faraji
Democratic Hubris
Ideological Puritanism Threatens the Longevity of Democracy
Mar 1, 2023 • 
Illyia Faraji
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Chimpanzees with Elephantine Memory
Current AI Technology is Not Capable of Creativity
Aug 10, 2022 • 
Illyia Faraji
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No Nuclear Option
Peace Will Last for as Long as it Can be Defended
Mar 24, 2022 • 
Illyia Faraji
Huxley's Apology
A Temple of Science
Dec 8, 2021 • 
Illyia Faraji
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The Folly of Crowds
A Lesson from Iran
Nov 6, 2021 • 
Illyia Faraji
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Can a Person Be Reasonable? 
Underlying our democratic principles and institutions is an implicit assumption that all people can be made reasonable. The belief that…
Aug 3, 2021 • 
Illyia Faraji
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