David Brooks's Blog, page 18

How the Brain Shapes Reality and Imagination

The categories we use to describe our thinking are messed up.

This Is How Theocracy Shrivels

Radical ideas that once made Islamist extremism seem galvanizing have lost their luster.

The Biden Approach Is Working

There's a reason progressives keep losing Democratic primaries.

What���s Ripping American Families Apart?

The U.S. seems to be in the middle of a pervasive psychological decline.

How Racist Is America?

Bigotry and discrimination have not killed the American dream for all groups.

The American Identity Crisis

America is withdrawing just as the world���s reactionaries make their push.

How to Destroy Truth

Americans don���t see the same facts. The real problem is we���ve lost the thread of a common story.

Why Is It OK to Be Mean to the Ugly?

Lookism starts, like every form of bigotry, with prejudice and stereotypes.

The American Renaissance Has Begun

During the pandemic, Americans have been asking existential questions about their lives; now they are changing them.

A Practical Guide to Building Trust

Not only do people need to behave with integrity and benevolence, they need to develop the skills to make people feel respected and safe.