Anya levitof asks why it's OK to say you don't like opera in the US. In other places, that would be interpreted as a sign of ignorance. Appreciating most forms of art is a basic requirement for being an intellectual. Stephen dubner and angela duckworth answer questions from readers.
Are Europeans more sophisticated than Americans? What’s wrong with preferring Taylor Swift to Puccini? And is Steve Levitt “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob”?