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The Quran, Islam and Egalitarianism
Material Culture
October 30, 2017

The Quran, Islam and Egalitarianism

Early Arab society, like the Quran itself, was strikingly egalitarian, until it came up against the reality of administering a large and multicultural empire.

A Primer for Scientists: How to Win Friends and Influence People
Grobalization
February 25, 2017

A Primer for Scientists: How to Win Friends and Influence People

Is it even possible to spread a set of norms widely, but still maintain your status as the arbiter of those norms?

Did the Buddhists Invent Mass Communication?
Material Culture
June 11, 2015

Did the Buddhists Invent Mass Communication?

The Buddha’s teachings were not easy to understand. And yet, millions of people adopted these teachings as their own. All without a single religious war.

The Original 30 Second Spot
Material Culture
February 10, 2015

The Original 30 Second Spot

Imagine a client handing you a hunk of stone and saying: here, convince humanity to buy my service.

Tomato Tomahto
International Relations
January 22, 2015

Tomato Tomahto

So you’ve just inked a deal with a hard-driving international partner. Each of you returns to HQ satisfied that you’ve negotiated the better deal.

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