A Continuing Tour of the Post-Religious World, plus St. James of Jerusalem

“Madness is something rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, peoples, ages: it is the rule.” - Nietzsche

This week we enjoy:

1. A new style of altruism that, by another name, is rather old

2. New use for an old utility

3. The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church is full of muffins

4. Malthusian economics is alive and well

5. A book

6. More progress in science

7. This day’s feast

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