BloggingHeads Debates on Audio & Video

How much is pleasure worth? If it turns out no one is rational, shouldn’t we redefine “rational”?

Why Christopher voted for Ralph Nader. Was the Iraq War necessary? Four ways to justify the overthrow of a foreign government.

Robert Wright, Mickey Kaus and friends talk about the issues of the day. Go to www.bloggingheads.tv for video and for more information.

Bob vs. Christopher on Fort Hood and the causes of terrorism. Is Major Hasan really the one to blame?

Richard’s new project, Action for Happiness. Improving a nation’s well-being. Marty’s new book, “Flourish”.

Wall Street’s love affair with crazy risks. How your grandmother’s favorite card game aided Bear’s downfall.

J.D. Salinger vs. the writer-as-brand. Are writers on Twitter dribbling away their writerly juices?

John’s book The Israel Lobby, viewed from America and abroad. John’s formative years in Brooklyn.

The Myth of the Rational Voter. Irrational fear of markets. Irrational fear of foreigners.

Finding traces of human morality in non-human primates. Is morality just a “veneer” that conceals selfishness?