Culture & Society
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Introduction: The Marriage Market Within the Church Many people, especially...
Many people, especially those in their 30s, are turning to churches to find stable, moral, and cooperative partners for marriage. This is a good thing. Even if ...
One of the strangest features of modern feminism is how some women live...
One of the strangest features of modern feminism is how some women live traditional lives, submitting to their husbands, raising children, building homes, but s...
"I’m so done with coaching
"I’m so done with coaching. So done with self-improvement, with habit stacking, morning routines, supplements, gratitude journals, optimization culture. I’m tir...
Once, long before laws and courts and constitutions, there was only the sun...
Once, long before laws and courts and constitutions, there was only the sun, the earth, the water, the wind, the animals, and us. But not as we are now, in some...
Can our current system be fixed from within?
We live in an era of diminishing time, resources, and competent actors capable of intervening in the decline of Western institutions. Every moment spent on inef...
George Washington: 2025 In 2025, he is just "George", a young man of 33, tall...
George Washington: 2025 In 2025, he is just "George", a young man of 33, tall, broad-shouldered, calm-eyed. A veteran of two tours in the Middle East, a commis...
There is significant confusion today about how men and women should treat each...
There is significant confusion today about how men and women should treat each other. Much of this confusion is fed, often deliberately, by mass media and moder...
Let me tell you a story
Let me tell you a story. (Not my personal story) When I was a boy, I grew up walking the soft earth of a farm that had been in my family for more than a hundre...
Why This Article Matters The core capabilities of major Large Language Models...
The core capabilities of major Large Language Models (LLMs) are converging, with fewer meaningful differences in general performance. Exponential capability gro...
Have you ever received an apology that did not feel like an apology?
Have you ever received an apology that did not feel like an apology? Have you ever struggled to give a good apology yourself? Have you ever noticed that sometim...
Empathy is NOT always a virtue
Empathy is NOT always a virtue. We must have discernment. Empathy is a tool of group alignment, biologically evolved for maternal care and small-group bondin...
The End of the Duel Marked the Death of Politeness Have you noticed how rude...
The End of the Duel Marked the Death of Politeness Have you noticed how rude people have become? It is not just the influx of individuals from cultures that ne...
The Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) is a compelling ethical starting point: "Do...
The Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) is a compelling ethical starting point: "Do not initiate force against others." This resonates because it reflects our intuit...
The only way to live traditionally is to surround yourself with others who live...
The only way to live traditionally is to surround yourself with others who live traditionally, or, more precisely, responsibly. If you see marriage as it was i...
A Step in the Right Direction for American Tradesmen This new government...
A Step in the Right Direction for American Tradesmen This new government program to encourage apprenticeships is a good step in the right direction. America ne...
In my circles, many men came from humble, hardworking backgrounds and are now...
In my circles, many men came from humble, hardworking backgrounds and are now wildly successful, whether through crypto, investments, business, or other venture...
In the Catholic Church, even the most cloistered convents are never left...
In the Catholic Church, even the most cloistered convents are never left entirely to self-rule. Every community of nuns, no matter how devout or secluded, has a...
How to Ensure You Have Time to Work Out as a Busy Husband and Father I am a...
How to Ensure You Have Time to Work Out as a Busy Husband and Father I am a professional husband and father. That means I take the role seriously and work to a...
Life improves in every dimension when you master something valuable
Life improves in every dimension when you master something valuable. When you become exceptional in even one or two domains, the shift is profound. Work become...
Many people still believe their worth is measured by the number of hours they...
Many people still believe their worth is measured by the number of hours they grind away. They boast about late nights, early mornings, and the sweat they shed,...