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The Friends We Don't Yet Know
We're a conversation away from making a new friend. Do we still have what it takes?
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Dear Algorithm
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Where We Stand: The Joy of Nearby Life
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The Joy of the Open Air
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AI, Education, and the Collapse of Thinking
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It's Time to Buy Old Books Before AI Destroys Them
AI companies are destructively scanning old books to feed their pet LLMs.
Jul 31
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Beyond the Kingdom of Illusions
From Ralph Waldo Emerson, a call to "taste the real quality of existence."
Jul 24
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When John Muir Chose Nature Over Machines
He was set to pursue a life of mechanical invention. Then he lost his sight.
Jul 17
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Stranger Danger: Why We Spend Less Time Socializing
We need the means, the capacity, and the will in order to communicate with others.
Jul 9
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We Are Endowed with Spontaneity
Celebrating human freedom as we celebrate America's Independence
Jul 3
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Technology: A "New Reality" We Must Learn to Master
A useful lens on the "titanic struggle of man" from Russian philosopher Nicolai Berdyaev.
Jun 26
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Need Help Navigating Today's Technology? Ask Your Elders!
What a brief friendship with a member of the Silent Generation reminded me about life.
Jun 18
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AI is Not Just Another Tool
In the Wall Street Journal, I remind readers of the unique challenges posed by AI.
Jun 11
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The Joy of the Open Air
Poet Henry Van Dyke reminds us how to "escape and be free."
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