Michael Mccarthy

1 month ago | modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy

I love it when worlds collide. And when those worlds are exceptional Scotch whisky and visionary architecture, all the better. This convergence happened in the most awe-inspiring way in Venice at the architectural biennale during the highly anticipated unveiling of the third chapter of The Dalmore Luminary Series. I was lucky enough to be there. It’s a night I won’t soon forget. This year, the esteemed distillery partnered with Ben Dobbin of the globally renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners.

Dec 19, 2024 | wilsoncenter.org | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy |Boris Muñoz |Leopoldo López |Tamara Taraciuk Broner

The Wilson Center’s prestigious Latin America Program provides non-partisan expertise to a broad community of decision makers in the United States and Latin America on critical policy issues facing the Hemisphere. The Program provides insightful and actionable research for policymakers, private sector leaders, journalists, and public intellectuals in the United States and Latin America.

Aug 14, 2024 | michaelwilliammccarthy.medium.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy

Recently the Vancouver Sun ran an article about “great streets” in Vancouver. This was in reaction to a magazine article that raved about Commercial Drive being a great street, not because of any magnificent or historic buildings but because of the vibrant street life there.

Jun 29, 2023 | americaoutloud.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy

Looking over your shoulder? Glancing at the next person in the pew at church? Worrying what your neighbors will say? Shrinking back from what your relatives said about your post on Facebook? Watching what you say to new acquaintances? East Germany? North Korea? Russia? Communist China? No, this is the USA 2023.

Jun 22, 2023 | americaoutloud.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy

When you hear or read “this is settled science” or “this is the consensus of scientists,” a yellow warning light should come on in your mental dashboard. Instead of “check engine,” it should read “check the premises.”Science is Never SettledWhy? Because, by definition, science is never settled.