Culture

Al Mohler has an outstanding post on a new phenomenon in our culture: the increasing use of violent, antisocial male characters in prime time television. Apparently, “competition from the Internet, video games, and a vast array of cable channels has caught the attention of television producers.” Their answer: developing shows that can capture the attention of young male viewers. Mohler shows that these TV producers are promoting a certain type of masculinity by their programming: One who uses his God-given energy, strength and drive, in a manner divorced from moral absolutes. What we’re … [Read more...] about A New Degradation of Masculinity

My cousin-in-law, Frances Haugen, is a graduate of the first class of Olin College of Engineering. She is a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, which means she is a total nerd. She wants to start a company developing software for high school debate teams. Olin sounds like a superb school; the fifth most competitive engineering school, I believe. Especially if one is looking to be an entrepeneur. I say this as one who completed my Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering at UC Berkeley in 2004. All the best to you, Frances. … [Read more...] about Olin College and Frances Haugen