Coleman Hughes

@coldxman

Writer. Columnist at . Has contributed to the , the , and .

Manhattan, NY
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Joined November 2009
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    Nov 21

    My latest for

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  2. 41 minutes ago

    There’s a Sisyphus joke to be made here.

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    What you see is a myosin protein dragging an endorphin along a filament to the inner part of the brain’s parietal cortex which creates happiness. Happiness. You’re looking at happiness
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    Dec 13

    my new york interview with about his work for and the reaction from fellow students

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  4. Dec 12

    Amazing to see my friend Daryl Johns ( ) getting the mainstream recognition he deserves.

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    Dec 12

    The most aggravating part of this *scandal*: the cognitive dissonance of outraged ppl who condemn this kid for expressing views that mirror their own. I’ve known ppl who profess pride in their own race + it’s imagined achievements for as long as I can recall. It's always wrong.

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    Disappointed, but not surprised. Twitter, do your thing
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  6. Dec 11

    "The idea that we carry some biological trace of our ancestors’ pain has a strong emotional appeal...But for now, and for many scientists, the research in epigenetics falls well short of demonstrating that past human cruelties affect our physiology today"

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    Dec 10

    The US remains among the most pro-immigration countries in the world, and support continues to rise: . (Also, have been enjoying following .)

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  8. Dec 9

    The degree to which I love and admire is barely fathomable.

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  9. Dec 9

    Is there a loneliness epidemic? (Hint: probably not)

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    Mar 24

    Meyers-Briggs is just astrology for millenials.

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    Dec 7

    A young Senator slams the idea of letting the Bible guide public policy:

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    Dec 8

    This conversation about linguistics and "progress denialism" with & was put together on the fly by . It's a model for a wide-ranging, serious, intellectual discussion. Watch and share!

    VIDEO from Language and Progress: A conversation with and This conversation was so much fun. Enjoy and share!
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    Dec 5

    Just saw and loved this fascinating, absorbing movie. Hope we can all talk respectfully and full of curiosity with the people we disagree with.

    ANNOUNCING THE OFFICIAL TRAILER: ONLINE EVERYWHERE: Dec 11th We are thrilled to bring this crucial conversation between and to the screen.
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    Dec 5

    A US senator declaring herself an intersectional feminist should, I would hope, be sufficient proof that such academic theories are not in fact confined to college campuses.

    Our future is: Female Intersectional Powered by our belief in one another. And we’re just getting started.
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  15. Dec 2

    A Weinsteinian social justice contradiction: If the patriarchy enforces thin body-type norms, then it should do that to women of all races. The male gaze is not just for white women, it should be distributed equitably!

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  16. Dec 1

    While I'm doing this, here are my favorite podcasts: EconTalk w/Russ Roberts, Waking Up w/Sam Harris, Very Bad Wizards, Conversations with Tyler, The Fifth Column, Sean Carroll's Mindscape, The Ezra Klein Show, The Joe Rogan Podcast. What other podcasts should I listen to?

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  17. Dec 1

    I like the philosopher Michael Huemer's new blog. Here's a sample: Other blogs I like: slatestarcodex, Bryan Caplan, Robin Hanson, Tyler Cowen, Colin McGinn, Matt Ridley. What other blogs should I read?

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  18. Nov 30

    WTI Live Stream w/ myself and Dr. Debra Soh

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    Nov 29
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    That’s right COLDMAN only listens to the FINEST and that’s 💯💯💯

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    Nov 29

    THIS HOW IM COMIN

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  21. Nov 29

    This should be fun. (To my haters: Please note the comma between "race" and "science." This is a "Let's Eat, Grandpa!" vs. "Let's Eat Grandpa!" type of scenario. Grammar saves lives.)

    Tune in tomorrow at 3pm for our next live stream! is joined by , , and to discuss Race, Science, and everything else you're not allowed to talk about. See you then!
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