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I Grew Up In London, But Claude Lives Nowhere
A reflection on England, faith, memory and the power of place—and why no artificial intelligence can replicate the human experience of home, belonging and becoming.
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When You’re 16 And Reeling From The World And Its Weightiness
Because the weight of the world IS heavy
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Authenticity: Bad! (Instead, Go For Integrity)
Is authenticity overrated? A new argument says the modern focus on “being yourself” can lead to self-absorption and weaker relationships — and makes the case for integrity instead.
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Being Bored: Good, But Not Enough
Smartphones may fill every quiet moment, but they can deepen boredom and anxiety. An old idea — “only boring people are bored” — may explain why.
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It’s The Friction, Stupid
Natural law teaches that engagement is better than disengagement. Removing friction from education and life may feel easier, but it undermines learning and human flourishing.
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Tragedy: When The Letters Stop Coming
A reflection on handwriting, humanity, and why the loss of letters and postal systems in the digital age is a deeper tragedy than we admit.
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Curiosity Can Be A Bad Thing
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Consume More Digital Media and Have A Beauty-Less Life
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My Tricky High School Decision
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Reading Books Is Better Than Watching Movies
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What Do I Need To Know About Knowing?
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If You Refuse To Wait, You Refuse To Be Happy
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You Do Not Own Your Dog
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Friendship Is Better Than You Think It Is
A reflection on what true friendship means through the lens of natural law, explaining why real friends help one another grow in goodness, how using others falls short of love, and why authentic friendship remains one of life’s greatest treasures.
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Why Bilbo Knows More About Happiness Than Billionaires Do
Reflecting on J.R.R. Tolkien’s words about food, cheer, and song, Susan Arico explores natural law, the basic goods of life, and what truly leads to human flourishing beyond “hoarded gold.”
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