Colin Wright

Discover why Yale researcher Paul Bloom argues against the common belief that empathy is the ultimate source of goodness in society. In Against Empathy, Bloom uses groundbreaking scientific findings to reveal how empathy is a capricious and irrational emotion that leads to inequality and immorality. Instead of relying on empathy, he encourages a more distanced compassion for clearer, fairer, and ultimately more moral decisions and choices in all aspects of our lives. This urgent and humane book shows that limiting our impulse towards empathy may be the most compassionate choice we can make.

Take a fascinating journey through evolution with a renowned biologist as your guide. Loosely based on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, this innovative work leads you on a pilgrimage back through four billion years to the origins of life on Earth. Join with other organisms at key "rendezvous points" along the way and discover the common ancestors that connect all life. Explore the latest developments and provocative views on evolution, including sexual selection, genetics, and more. This expansive and engaging survey of biological history will leave you with a new appreciation of our incredible relationship with the natural world.

Anthropologist and naturalist Loren Eiseley blends scientific knowledge and imaginative vision in this story of man.From the Paperback edition....

Panics and Persecutions is a collection of 20 thought-provoking essays from Quillette Magazine, exploring the consequences of ideological conformity and persecution in the digital age. These narratives cover a broad range of subjects, from computer science to romance literature, and offer deep insight into the human toll of modern intellectual inquisitions. This book highlights the importance of free thought and provides a space for thinkers of all political stripes to challenge dominant ideologies.

Unmasked is a compelling and deeply researched account of Antifa's history and tactics. Written by a journalist who was attacked by the group in 2019, the book includes interviews with former followers, victims of their violence, and even stories from the author's own life. With never-before-published documents and insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding one of the most controversial movements of our time.

Galileo’s Middle Finger is a riveting account of the challenges faced by scientists and researchers in defending their search for truth in the face of the politics of identity. Through the lens of Alice Dreger’s own experiences as an intersex rights activist and defender of scientists, this book provides an engrossing education in ethics, activism, and science. It's a clarion call to intellectual responsibility and an impassioned defense of intellectual freedom that shows just how important it is for rigorous pursuit of truth and justice to prevail in our democracy.

Uncover the mystery behind the rise of gender dysphoria in teenage girls with Irreversible Damage. Abigail Shrier presents alarming statistics and real family stories that highlight the "transgender craze" in America and the West. From disfiguring their own bodies to undermining parents and intimidating dissenters in science, the author uncovers the hidden consequences of this cultural phenomenon. This book is a must-read for anyone with skeptical thoughts about the non-binary future.

Por qué los juicios morales no surgen de la razón sino de los instintos. En unos tiempos como los actuales, de enorme polarización política, resulta inevitable hacernos una pregunta: ¿por qué no podemos llevarnos bien? Seamos de derechas o de izquierdas, demasiadas veces tenemos la sensación de que nuestro adversario, además de oponerse a nosotros, no entiende en absoluto nuestras posturas y ni siquiera lo intenta. Eso hace que las divisiones sociales se estén consolidando, el debate público se convierta en un griterío y que en su mayoría los ciudadanos crean que sólo ellos están en lo cierto.Muchas personas, guiadas por razones morales que en realidad no son fruto de la razón, sino de un tribalismo parcialmente innato, son incapaces de entender que tanto los progresistas como los conservadores o los liberales, los creyentes y los ateos, tienen parte de razón; el conflicto moral les impide verlo.

¿Ha oído que el lenguaje es violencia y que la ciencia es sexista, o que estar obeso es saludable, o que no existe el sexo biológico, o que solo las personas blancas pueden ser racistas? ¿Se pregunta cómo esas ideas han conseguido tan rápidamente poner en entredicho la propia lógica de la sociedad occidental? El presente libro, traducido a más de quince lenguas, documenta la evolución del dogma que subyace a esos postulados, desde sus orígenes en el posmodernismo francés. Hoy, este dogma es reconocible tanto por sus efectos -la cultura de la cancelación y las campañas de acoso en redes sociales- como por sus axiomas, que con demasiada frecuencia son considerados indiscutibles por los medios de comunicación. Helen Pluckrose y James Lindsay desmontan este entramado teórico que sustenta el activismo radical, cuya deriva autoritaria representa una amenaza no solo para la democracia liberal, sino también para la modernidad misma.