I’m a philosopher who tries to see the best in others – but I know there are limits
When it comes to disagreement, a little charity can go a long way. Read More
Held captive in their own country during World War II, Japanese Americans used nature to cope with their unjustified imprisonment
Using found materials like shells and ironwood, prisoners created objects of both utility and beauty to help them bear the unbearable. Read More
One of Earth’s most abundant organisms is surprisingly fragile
An evolutionary adaptation that allows one ocean bacteria to thrive could prove to be its Achilles Heel as oceans change, new study reveals. Read More
In Memoriam: Norah Ashe-McNalley, director of The Writing Program
Under her leadership, the program grew significantly in both scope and prestige. Read More
Why Trump is really targeting Greenland
Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests. Read More
Can we prevent AI from acting like a sociopath?
Artificial intelligence often displays questionable moral instincts. USC Dornsife researchers are investigating how to keep them aligned with human values. Read More
In Memoriam: William McClure, scientist who developed USC’s neurosciences programs
A popular teacher, McClure mentored many students across his long career. Read More
LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety
Managing fire risk is also about caring for one’s community. Learning this ethos can begin in our schools. Read More
Across the Aisle
USC’s Center for the Political Future offers a hopeful, practical model for ensuring that democracy functions and flourishes through respectful, civil dialogue and trust — regardless of political party affiliation. Read More
In Memoriam: Gerald Segal, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and former USC Dornsife dean
Segal facilitated the creation of USC Dornsife’s Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and recruited multiple scientists to the College who would go on to win Nobel Prizes. Read More
