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Yes, AI Will Destroy Millions of Jobs. But ...
Fears that AI will destroy hundreds of millions of jobs might be relatively new, but the idea of machines replacing human labor isn’t new at all.
Mar 8
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What Jerry Seinfeld Learned While Reading Marcus Aurelius
The nugget of wisdom Jerry Seinfeld gleaned from Marcus Aurelius is largely absent from postmodern philosophies.
Mar 6
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Ending the War on CO₂
The EPA recently announced it was scrapping the Endangerment Finding and will no longer be treating carbon dioxide as a pollutant.
Mar 3
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What a North Korean Defector Can Teach Americans About Freedom and Prosperity
After escaping North Korea, Yeonmi Park learned that everything she was taught about equity, communism, and the ‘Dear Leader’ was a lie.
Mar 1
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February 2026
What I’ve Been Reading, Watching, Listening to, and Writing
Exploring roundabouts, HBO fantasy, marriage, and Antarctic sci-fi.
Feb 26
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The Martyrdom of Jimmy Lai
The world still isn't paying attention to Jimmy Lai's sacrifice. But it will one day, I believe.
Feb 24
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Jordan Peterson's Most Important Rule for Life
Peterson’s message is not to ignore injustice. His message is to take responsibility for your life despite the presence of injustice.
Feb 21
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The 1970s Movie That Revealed the True Terror of a Deep State
“Hey Turner? How do you know they’ll print it?”
Feb 17
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Pope Benedict, the Lightness of Being, and the Two Types of Thought
Calculative thought drives modern life, but without reflective thinking, we risk pursuing the how while forgetting the why.
Feb 15
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The Devil’s Handbook: 5 Ways We Sabotage Ourselves
Here are five of the most common ways we undermine ourselves—and ancient wisdom on how to break the cycle.
Feb 12
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Trump, FDR, and Backward Housing Economics
The problem is not just that Trump wants to make housing more expensive. It’s that he, like FDR, sees it as his job to direct housing prices.
Feb 11
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Cast Away Explains Wealth Better Than Most Textbooks
Robert Zemeckis is telling us something: Most of us miss the everyday miracles around us.
Feb 7
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