Q.E.D.

About this series

Let's start with a definition:

quod erat demonstrandum - /ˌkwäd ˌerət ˌdemənˈsträndəm/ ∙ used to convey that a fact or situation demonstrates the truth of one's theory or claim, especially to mark the conclusion of a formal proof

The goal of this series is to analyze some of the most topical arguments in circulation–i.e., to find today's most topical and controversial arguments and to study why they are effective. The topics may be political, cultural, economic, but always controversial. We will also explore some of the less-concrete arguments and discuss where exactly they fall apart. We won't explore agreement or disagreement, but rather the structural effectiveness of the constructed argument for a given week.

We live in an ever-polarizing time filled with disagreement on several issues. But what creates growth is the ability to understand the building blocks used to construct an argument, less so the actual result and opinion. Even if you disagree with your friends or family, you should be able to look at the steps they took to get there and respect the validity and strength of the argument (assuming the argument is is robust), less the actual result. This is how progress works. For me, I welcome any and all feedback and criticism to my own analysis going forward. And to all those who actively critique my comments and my analysis, I have nothing to say but thank you for arguing.