“ ‘Reasoning doesn’t have this function of helping us to get better beliefs and make better decisions,’ said Hugo Mercier, who is a co-author of the journal article, with Dan Sperber. ‘It was a purely social phenomenon. It evolved to… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
This is a very proud moment for journalism. I think The New York Times and The Washington Post are genuine champions in this moment.… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
The news is challenging right now. One hard thing about it is that often things don't lend themselves to good explanations or we don't… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
Every newspaper in the country covers stories that other newspapers cover. Every industry is filled with people who are competing to do the best… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
A government shutdown, it isn't the end of the world. It's a bad thing. The government stops working for a few days. We cover… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
When I first came to Washington, what I admired most was that people were just really, really smart with a tremendous amount of intellectual… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
I don't always have the time I wish I had to understand something I don't understand. So I'm trying to do a little bit… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
Everyday sexual practices on college campuses need to be upended, and men need to feel a cold spike of fear when they begin a… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
My career wouldn't exist without blogs, electronic text, hyperlinks, and mass online audiences. — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
The American political system is not good at trading sacrifice now to prevent crises later. — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
Maintaining news cycle is the job. It's always been the job. This is just more intense. You find out what the story is, you… — Ezra Klein Copy Share Image
