Perspectives

In a Q&A, the Brown School’s Mark R. Rank, author of the book “The Poverty Paradox,” discusses his work and argues that tackling inequality requires looking beyond individuals to systemwide problems.

Christopher Schaberg, director of the Program in Public Scholarship at WashU, has published the book “Adventure,” which explores ideas about adventure and their narrative, cultural and philosophical underpinnings.

There’s never been a more important moment for you to transform yourself into a purpose-driven leader, writes Anjan Thakor.

Former president Trump’s May 20, 2024 trial date is more tentative than it may seem, writes the School of Law’s Peter Joy.

The absence of silk embroidery on SLAM’s ta’jira might be explained by the absence of Jewish artisans in postwar Gabès, writes art fellow Lacy Murphy.

Eileen G’Sell reviews the movie Our Body for Reverse Shot.

Lemon-lime soda is not a flavor; it’s a vibe, writes Ian Bogost.

There is now a greater than 50% chance that Earth’s global temperature will reach 2.7 F above pre-industrial era temperatures by the year 2028, at least temporarily, increasing the risk of triggering climate tipping points with even greater human impacts, writes Michael Wysession, a professor of earth and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences.

Clarence Thomas may speak for more people than we realize, writes Gerald Early.

Film scholar Colin Burnett, in Arts & Sciences, writes a blog post about the evolving methods of fictional world-building, explained through the experience of a Disney World attraction.