Heaven's Gate cybercult critique on tech versus understanding
Ellen Goodman argues Heaven's Gate shows technology outpacing human comprehension. She notes sophisticated online presence masked by a failing grip on reality and cites how cyberspace illuminated life’s escape from harsh conditions rather than enacting rational insight.
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Whores of the Court insights on expert psychology
Mona Charen discusses Margaret Hagen's critique of psychological expertise in court. She argues judges rely on dubious mental state claims, noting cases from Phipps and Lipsker to urban psychosis and diminished capacity, and warns that civil awards often hinge on therapy speak rather than fact.
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