Richard Hanania (@RichardHanania)

Man asks NYT ethicist whether he should look at women in public. The response: But if there’s any doubt, the unease caused by leering is bad enough that you should err on the side of averting your gaze. In your case, there normally should be doubt. Being aware of whatever shortcomings we may have i...

Wow this @jeffgiesea guy seems pretty sketchy. ...

Just talked to @RealJarTaylor, who is finally back on X. I think that while he's right that people have tribal instincts, revealed preferences show they don't care as much about race as he thinks. I believe America as a multiracial democracy works! Jared disagrees. You decide. ...

Japan is changing. ...

How China teaches children art. Today children in Chinese schools must study calligraphy from age six to fifteen. Lessons are called art classes, but self-expression and creativity are discouraged. In 2018 students taking the gaokao, China’s competitive university-entrance exam, stopped getting bon...

Steve Bannon says we need to cut off immigration until Silicon Valley is 20% black and 20% Hispanic. Not even Kendi aims that high! These people are Kendi on steroids. This has all been so clarifying. ...

We’ve all been having a good laugh at this guy. Just imagine how unimpressive the ones who have the good sense to stay anonymous are. ...

I agree mostly but I don’t think there’s necessarily anything wrong with a culture that gives status to homecoming queens over science nerds. Not saying that this is what Vivek is saying here but there’s often that general tone to these kinds of discussions. But yes it would be silly to then deman...

I write for a living. That means I am in competition with anyone with an internet connection. People can write what they want, I can respond, people can listen to me or not. If someone suggested a law where those living in the UK or India couldn't write for an English-speaking audience, I would opp...