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Passion vs. Paycheck
The idea of being driven by a calling goes back centuries. It was the language used to describe religious people who were called to the...
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Sep 25, 20251 min read
The hubris of humanity confronts the entangling hubris of A.I. (UII with Claude)
DM Good morning! Today I'm pondering how to awaken folks to my recent thinking as to the importance of directing attention to "NOW" (to...
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Sep 24, 202529 min read
Considering the essence, or core objectives, of 4Chairs.Life™ (UII w/Claude)
DM From past conversations, you're now familiar with: Pantakinesis™ 4Chairs.Life™ The Universal Holophren™ Fitness=Truth™ Refined...
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Sep 21, 202512 min read
‘Douglas Adams’ Review: Why Can’t Futurism Be Funny?
The creator of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ is celebrated for his inventive whimsy. But Adams’s prescient vision was no joke.
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Sep 20, 20251 min read
A dying man said he found the key to happiness. Science backs him up.
Ted Pellegatta brought people together at a daily coffee shop gathering, helping to bridge political divides and combat loneliness....
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Sep 19, 20251 min read
5 Tips for purpose-filled life from a Navy Seal
Finding purpose when it isn’t quite so obvious can be challenging. Perhaps related for some inquirers
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Sep 19, 20251 min read
Why self-understanding is your most valuable leadership asset
Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — leaders, and all of us, should take note. KEY TAKEAWAYS...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read
Not since WWII has the fight for liberalism been this urgent
In “On Liberalism,” Cass Sunstein argues that liberalism can only endure if we reclaim its core commitments and revive its spirit of...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read
Trust as a potentially maladaptive aspect of today's consciousness (UII w/Claude)
DM In our recent conversations, such as this example, we've collaborated regarding an architecture of interrelated topics of: ......
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Sep 17, 202527 min read
Awe Is Essential
When we see ourselves in the context of wonder, it makes us humbler.
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Sep 16, 20251 min read
Why Do So Many Young Americans Justify Political Violence?
Ninety-three percent of baby boomers think it’s never acceptable. Only 56% of Gen Z agrees.
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Sep 14, 20251 min read
Six Ways to Start Early and Lift Your Mood
Try my protocol for a happy start to the day and see what works for your own well-being.
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Sep 11, 20251 min read
HOW ORIGINALISM KILLED THE CONSTITUTION
A radical legal philosophy has undermined the process of constitutional evolution. What our founding authors thought and intended Excerpt...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read
Will faith, spirituality, religions and theologies be enriched, expanded and enhanced by Pantakinesis™? (UII w/Claude)
DM I propose Pantakinesis™ can be applied to augment, enrich, enhance, expand, and perhaps better explain, or even even defend, one's...
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Sep 8, 202518 min read
Back and forth with random bits and A.I. (UII w/Claude)
DM Good morning. While reflecting upon a memory in which I used to dabble with "random bit generators" (RBGs) long ago, for cryptographic...
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Sep 7, 20255 min read
The neuroscience of extremes: Ruthless psychopathy to extraordinary generosity
“There's a very pervasive belief that human nature is fundamentally selfish, but I know for a fact that that can't be true" challenges...
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Sep 6, 20251 min read
Annibale Carracci’s ‘Hercules at the Crossroads’: A Vividly Painted Parable
The Italian artist’s depiction of the young hero torn between virtue and pleasure, rendered in pioneering post-Renaissance style, calls...
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Sep 6, 20251 min read
Five Best: Books on the Purpose of Life
Selected by Arthur C. Brooks, the author of ‘The Happiness Files.’
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Sep 6, 20251 min read
How “contemplative leadership” can help us face uncertainty with confidence
A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out. KEY TAKEAWAYS...
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Sep 4, 20251 min read
What are the skills critical for the future of work?
A study from Stanford says AI is taking jobs and making it harder for young people to find work. Tech education company founder Sinead...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read
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