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Entries by Paul Stoller from 08/2011

Time, Well-Being and the Political Moment

| Posted 08.12.2011 | Technology

In America, the land of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, there seems to be a limited pool of well-being. We are wired-in, but existentially alone; we are electronically connected in social networks, but isolated from social groups.

Celebrity Culture, Media and Presidential Politics

| Posted 08.18.2011 | Media

In this media environment, many pundits are compelled to reflect upon the nonsensical, which, in the end, gives the nonsensical a degree of public credibility.

Back to School

| Posted 08.23.2011 | Huffington Post

For a society that is so child-centric our attitude about education, especially public education, seems sadly ironic. Public school teachers are often vilified in our everyday discourse.

Imagining President Obama's Council of Elders

| Posted 08.31.2011 | Politics

Why not convene a council of unconventional elders -- academics, writers, artists, technology wizards, farmers, small business owners and public officials? They would give President Obama unfiltered advice on all sorts of issues.