OED names 2016 word-of-the-year, "post-truth".  We talk about the influence of this idea on American community, and give some explanation for some of the tribalism we see on the political and social landscapes.  Human beings need both unity and diversity at the same time.  How can we find it?

What can laws accomplish?  Are they able to stop evil?  The Center discusses the purpose of the Bill of Rights, in light of the recent Las Vegas shooting, and asks the question, can a set of laws hold a civilization together without a transcendent point of reference?  Quotes from various founders, and a comparison of law and grace.

We discuss NYT op-ed on The Art of Disagreement, and the many reasons it is important to hear all sides of an issue; and find that the word "immediate" is quite revealing.

We discuss the Odyssey, Ella Fitzgerald, and Camus!

Jack attended the Dragoncon and we comment on the sci-fi/fantasy culture.  And we discuss the Nashville Statement on marriage and sexuality.

A discussion of Charlottesville, Boston, and the question of statue removal between Center faculty members.