Alex ActoninModern PolymathsThe Future of American Politics — Modern PolymathsAs I write this, the United States stands on the precipice of an election that will radically shape the future of American politics. The…Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsWhatever Happened to the Truth? — Modern PolymathsWe’re living in the post-truth era, but it will take more than social media disclosures or an election to fix the problem. It’s up to us.May 31, 2020May 31, 2020
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsRecovering American Decency — Modern PolymathsAmericans love individual liberty, but freedom is only valuable if we use it to care for one another.May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsUncertainty is the New NormalDesperately Seeking NormalMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsReading for Your Life: The Singularity is NearThis month, Alex shares The Singularity is Near by Ray Kurzweil. We take look at what the future may hold and how soon it may arrive.May 15, 2020May 15, 2020
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsArcology in the time of COVID-19: An Accidental FutureAround 50 years ago, the architect Paulo Soleri coined the portmanteau “ Arcology” to describe a union of architecture and ecology. His…May 5, 20201May 5, 20201
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsReading for Your Life: Being MortalAlex shares Dr. Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal and considers big questions about aging and how we can create a meaningful life even at the…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsReading for Your Life: 21 Lessons for the 21st CenturyIt’s 2020 and time for episode #4 of the Reading for Your Life podcast. Alex shares Yuval Noah Hararri’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century…Feb 2, 2020Feb 2, 2020
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsReading for your Life: The Last Lecture by Randy PauschIn episode number 3 of the Reading for Your Life podcast. Alex shares Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture. Both the lecture itself and the…Dec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsReading for Your Life: First We Make the Beast Beautiful by Sarah WilsonIn episode number 2 of the Reading for Your Life podcast. Alex shares Sarah Wilson’s First We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Journey…Nov 15, 2019Nov 15, 2019
