When Words Aren’t Enough

On the ancient need to sing, the science that explains it, and the folly of pretending perfection can replace sincerity.

If you believe in free speech, here’s the bad news: it isn’t actually free. It costs $5 a month. That’s less than the latte you complain about, less than the Netflix shows you’ll never watch, and far cheaper than your last regrettable bar tab.

For that, you get three essays a week, open comments, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re funding uncensored …