(Also published at Huffington Post.) Democrats in Washington have registered strong objections to Donald Trump’s choice of Steve Bannon as his senior White House adviser. Will their protests make any difference? So far, it looks like no: as … [Continue reading] about Branding Bannon: How to Protest a White Nationalist in the White House
Also published at Huffington Post. Dear _____________, We wouldn’t be friends if we didn’t see the best in each other. It’s because of that that I need you to help me understand what you just did. I know you’re not a bigot. If we disagree … [Continue reading] about A letter to a friend who voted for Trump
[Also published at Huffington Post.] It shouldn’t need saying, but not all of Donald Trump’s supporters are bigoted, misogynistic idiots. Many support him despite his hateful, simplistic campaign and his glaring character flaws, for one reason … [Continue reading] about The Only Argument for Trump Is Wrong: He’s Not a Success, He Just Plays One on TV
[Also published at Huffington Post.] There’s one question that has so far gone unasked during any of the thousands of interviews with Donald Trump’s surrogates or spokespeople, but during each one, it’s the elephant in the room: What is wrong with … [Continue reading] about As ‘Brand’ Replaces Reputation, Democracy Goes to Hell
[Also published at Huffington Post.] One of the foundational ideas of artificial intelligence is the Turing Test, named for the brilliant Briton Alan Turing. According to the Test, if a computer can act enough like a human mind to fool an actual … [Continue reading] about I know it sounds insane, but Trump sure looks like a Russian agent