2011

Andrew Sullivan's article from 2008, "Why I Blog," explores the then-emerging world of professional blogging and his experience as a pioneer in the field.

via Longform.

C.J. Chivers's piece "The School" shares first-person accounts of the 2004 Beslan school siege in Russia.

via Longform

GQ published a profile of Charlie Sheen in April 2011 where he discusses his lifestyle. via The source of this content is GQ.

John Q postulates that Arab monarchies may survive if they transition to constitutional monarchies, but the Saudi Arabian monarchy will be difficult to maintain. via Crooked Timber

Robin Hanson discusses William Easterly's argument that swimsuit marketing disrespects women, while Hanson suspects the issue is rooted in portraying women as submissive. via Overcoming Bias.

Robin Hanson cautions against dismissing expert opinions even when conducting independent study, suggesting personal biases can be just as strong as those found in academia. via Overcoming Bias