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…6 min read·Oct 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.6 min read·May 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.4 min read·May 25, 2020----
Alex ActoninModern PolymathsUncertainty is the New NormalDesperately Seeking Normal4 min read·May 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.1 min read·May 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…4 min read·May 5, 2020--1--1
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…1 min read·Mar 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…1 min read·Feb 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…1 min read·Dec 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…1 min read·Nov 15, 2019----