Food for Thought

An eclectic mix of articles that intrigued me, challenged my prejudices or that address concerns that deserve exposure. Often political, sometimes philosophical.

Phil Barker
Joe Biden
Joe Biden for President
Rolling Stone
We’ve lived for the past four years under a man categorically unfit to be president. Fortunately for America, Joe Biden is Donald Trump’s opposite in …
6 days ago
Phil Barker
Citizenship
Man denied German citizenship for refusing to shake woman's hand
DW News - DW English
The man aced the German naturalization test, but refused to shake hands with the female official handing over his citizenship. Despite claims he will …
Oct 17
Phil Barker
There’s A 50-50 Chance We’re Living In A Simulation
giantfreakinrobot.com - Rick Gonzales
The evidence is beginning to mount and now researchers are putting the odds that we're living in a simulation at 50%.The post There’s A 50-50 Chance …
Oct 14
Phil Barker
Mental Health
Has the Drug-Based Approach to Mental Illness Failed?
scientificamerican.com - John Horgan
One of the most impressive, disturbing works of science journalism I’ve encountered is Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and …
Oct 17
Phil Barker
Human Interest
The 1990s Cult 'Heaven's Gate' Has Four Remaining Followers – We Spoke to Them
VICE - Marta Abromaityte
When I contacted the email address of a cult whose members all died by suicide in 1997, I wasn't expecting an answer. Heaven’s Gate hit just about every bullet point on the cult checklist. Followers believed...
Oct 15