The Case Against Competition

CompetitionThe Case Against Competition
By Alfie Kohn

When it comes to competition, we Americans typically recognize only two legitimate positions: enthusiastic support and qualified support.

The first view holds that the more we immerse our children (and ourselves) in rivalry, the better. Competition builds character and produces excellence. The second stance admits that our society has gotten carried away with the need to be Number One, that we push our kids too hard and too fast to become winners — but insists that competition can be healthy and fun if we keep it in perspective. Continue reading The Case Against Competition

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Yuri Milner Is Investing $100 Million To Find Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life

universe“What is the greatest question ever asked?” poses Yuri Milner, layering smoked salmon atop toast.

My palms are sweating. As if the meeting at the Ritz Carlton with one of the most powerful men in the world (for which I was slightly late) wasn’t intimidating enough, the wait for him to join me — during which the hotel staff informed me of his preferred booth — had me more rattled than I’ve ever been for a briefing. Continue reading Yuri Milner Is Investing $100 Million To Find Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life

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