Climate, Chomsky, Atheism, Appearences, University and Torture

Some interesting articles (the first, last and fourth are probably more important):
A great exploration of how our cognitive biases inhibit action on climate change.
A good, short interview with Noam Chomsky.
A piece about atheism in the US.
Appearences and how we judge.
Should the university structure change?
Rich opines on evil and torture used to procure links between Iraq and 9/11.