Many of today’s human problems—war, crime, disease, incarceration, starvation, lack of love, abuse of others—could be dealt with far better without an  accompanying supernatural belief, which so often diverts us from doing the things necessary... Read More

“Creativity” is a word often associated with the beautiful in form and function, something precious to human beings, who tend to think they invented it.

This article is part of Carl Coon’s ongoing “A Short History of Evolution” series. Click here to read all entries in this series.

I’ve spent most of my life working to understand how best to live in a way that would improve the lives of every person. I’m convinced I’ve been able to find the essence of that... Read More

A quiet dawn is breaking over Mobile Bay, Alabama, as Captain Rob backs the trailer down the public ramp. I cast loose the trailer ties as he flips the ignition and the small skiff floats... Read More

This article is part of Carl Coon’s ongoing “A Short History of Evolution” series. Click here to read all entries in this series.

This is the conclusion of a two-part series. Click here to read part one. And then I came to my third visit, where he told me I should get an award for my eighteen-year marriage. Receiving... Read More