It is a humbling thing to realize, in this age of information, that our human brain still remains such an enigma. As we spend millions on developing ever more sophisticated supercomputers and expend enormous amounts of energy powering our devices, the ever-handy, efficient, and affordable human brain outperforms our top technology in a litany of…

Commentary In July 2016, the new CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk, launched Neuralink, a neurotechnology company specializing in manufacturing implantable brain-machine interfaces. Musk describes the technology, designed to help people with disabilities, as a “Fitbit” for the skull. Others have said that the entirely hackable technology could pose an “existential threat” to society. Giving artificial…

Commentary Leaders and teachers are encouraging us to feel offended over a long list of grievances. We humans are easily offended, so fanning grievances is an effective way for a leader to recruit followers. Your stock of resentments is your ticket into the “army of discontent,” as Karl Marx called it. Leaders have weaponized public…