Contemporary Life
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Legba and the Magic Stick
Using a Haitian folktale as an allegory, we’ll look at AI and the intent of those who use it.
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The Emperor and the Nightingale
Through the lens of the story of ‘The Emperor and the Nightingale’ let’s consider AI and the challenge it poses to authenticity.
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The Shadow of Superiority
Superiority is the shadow’s favorite mask. Let’s look into how the seductive conviction of being ‘right’ allows us to dehumanize others and sacrifice our own integrity.
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The Art of Not Taking the Bait
Every morning, the world invites you into its collective outrage cycles—demanding your emotional investment, your sacred attention, your reactivity. Most people take the bait, convinced they’re fighting for justice while unconsciously feeding the very dynamics they oppose. But there’s another way to engage with outrage.
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The Rampage of America’s Collective Shadow
Are America’s tragedies a sign of something deeper? This article, using a Jungian lens, argues that events like assassinations and school shootings aren’t random, but eruptions of our collective shadow; a nation’s disowned rage and division manifesting through its most vulnerable. It’s a look at how our refusal to confront national trauma is tearing the country apart.
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Autonomic Synergeia: From Co-Creative Community to Generative Civilization
What if scattered pockets of generative/regenerative communities could connect into something that transforms civilization itself? All around us, infrastructures are failing while alternatives are beginning to emerge—but they remain isolated. What if they could be woven together into a whole new society? The path from individual sovereignty to collective flourishing could begin exactly where you are.
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Eudaimonic Sovereignty: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self
Aristotle called it eudaimonia—living in alignment with your deepest nature. But what would this ancient concept look like as a response to our modern crises of meaning and connection?
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The Facets: Mapping the Architecture of Everyday Extraction
That draining feeling you get from everyday life? There’s a pattern to it. This is the final part of a 3-part series on extractive systems. After naming the feeling and decoding the hidden architecture, this piece maps how extraction manifests across nine ‘Facets’—from work and technology to relationships and housing.
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The Hidden Architecture of Extraction: How These Systems Work
This is the second part of a 3-part series. Ever wonder why some systems leave you feeling drained while others energize you? It’s not random—there’s a predictable three-level blueprint that’s been used for centuries, from feudal lords to social media platforms. Once you can see the architecture, you can finally understand where you fit and make better choices about your participation.
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Extractive Systems: Why Things Feel As If They’re Draining Us
Part 1 of a 3-part series exploring ‘extractive systems’ and how they shape our daily experiences. This post introduces the analytical framework.
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