Columnist, The New York Times
David Brooks is a prominent political and cultural commentator and author, focusing on the social underpinnings of success and character development.
Empathy is supposed to be a moral superpower — but researchers increasingly warn that feeling everyone's pain might be burning out the people who feel it most. Brené Brown, Paul Bloom, and David Brooks debate whether empathy is genuinely making the world better or just exhausting the most compassionate people in it.
Jul 08, 2026Everything is one click away — groceries, entertainment, even human connection. Cal Newport, Angela Duckworth, and David Brooks debate whether our relentless pursuit of convenience is quietly eroding resilience, creativity, and community, or just a natural and harmless byproduct of progress.
Jun 26, 2026We love the story of the person who built it all from nothing — but does that story actually hold up? Angela Duckworth, Malcolm Gladwell, and David Brooks examine the myth of the self-made individual, and what it costs us to ignore the mentors, communities, and lucky breaks behind every success story.
Jun 19, 2026FEATURED ANALYSIS Are Universities Becoming Obsolete? Is the traditional university model fading in the face of modern educational alternatives? As we...
Mar 02, 2026TEXTUNO'S TAKE Reimagining Higher Education: The Shift from Tradition to Innovation The traditional university model is not just evolving; it’s being...
Mar 02, 2026DEEP DIVE The Future of Higher Education: Paths Beyond Tradition As we explore the future of higher education, it’s essential to understand the forces...
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