A Naturalist’s Perspective on Jesus
A naturalist points to wisdom to be gleaned from the historic Jesus of Nazareth.
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Deconstructing our World
Human beings inhabit two realities at once: the immediate world revealed by our senses and the mental world woven from memory, language, imagination, and belief. This article explores how mindfulness can help us reconnect with direct experience without abandoning the uniquely human capacity to create meaning, culture, and possibility.
The Spiritual Impact of AI
There is a profound difference between using AI as a tool to save yourself a little time and using it to do all the thinking for you. I will stand in defense of genuine, independent, tech-free critical thinking.
A Better Basis for Community
When we identify with our fellow humans on the basis of our weaknesses rather than our supposed strengths, we open ourselves up to real connection with one another.
Un-selfing
Losing oneself in the beauty of nature or great art is only one specific form of un-selfing, but there are others.
The You Without an I
Large language models carry the risk of a critical distortion of reality that can lead to real cognitive hazards. Guardrails may help mitigate the psychological risks inherent in uncritical LLM usage.
What Matters Most
In this thoughtful reflection, Allen Simon explores an unconventional understanding of religion, drawing on years of study and personal experience. Rather than focusing on doctrines or beliefs, the essay examines the role religion can play in helping people navigate life’s deepest questions and search for meaning. Along the way, it challenges familiar assumptions about spirituality, belief, and what it means to live a purposeful life…
Book Review: Stoicism 101 by Erick Cloward
In this review, we praise Erick Cloward’s Stoicism 101 as one of the best modern introductions to Stoic philosophy. Balancing clarity, practicality, and intellectual substance, the book succeeds in making Stoicism accessible without reducing it to inspirational clichés. We highlight its strong organization, modern real-world examples, attention to compassion, and honest discussion of Stoicism’s limitations and misconceptions. It is an ideal entry point for newcomers seeking a concise but meaningful guide to Stoic thought and practice…
The Ancestral Tapestry
Part memoir, part meditation on ancestry and belonging, this essay explores how grief, memory, and rediscovered heritage can reshape our sense of home. Through a deeply personal journey to Sweden—the land of the author’s maternal ancestors—it reflects on the enduring pull of place, the stories families carry or conceal, and the ways identity can be reawakened across generations.