We are delighted to introduce our newest research fellow, Philippe Lemoine! When I started CSPI, one of the main goals was to help support and promote the work of important thinkers and make sure they were not overlooked. Philippe is smart, unafraid, and interested to some of the most important issues facing society. A PhD student in Philosophy at Cornell University, he has picked up both intellectually healthy habits and skills in statistics and data analysis. Previously, Philippe has written mostly for his blog,