“By ‘reading and reasoning’ on politics they had learned ‘how to define the rights of nature, – how to search into, to distinguish, and to comprehend, the principles of physical, moral, religious, and civil liberty,’ how, in short, to discover and resist the forces of tyranny before they could be applied.” (p. 4) They – … Continue reading Book Review: The Creation of the American Republic 1776-1787
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Books
The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be at the center of seemingly every conversation and news story. I, for one, read or listen to something about AI on a daily basis. From trying to find consciousness inside AI, to books being rejected because of undisclosed AI content, to legal cases where AI logs … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Books
The College Bubble and the Real World
This weekend, while reading the Wall Street Journal, I came across an opinion piece that I almost didn’t read because of its title, “How Colleges Produce Socialists.” But then, as I started to look for the next article, I read the following: “When your first brush with adulthood involves endless consumption and no cost, it … Continue reading The College Bubble and the Real World
Book Review: The Last Days of Socrates
I have been focusing part of my reading plan on the subject of philosophy. My main interest is the Stoics, but I took a little detour to examine Socrates. After all, the Stoics considered him a role model and a sage. I read The Republic by Plato, which focuses on justice and what a just … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Days of Socrates
Marriage Is a Partnership, Not a Competition
I recently read an article in The Economist that discusses, among other things, how men suffer serious psychological distress when their wives earn more than they do or become the primary breadwinner in the household. The article specifically states: "Men whose wives and partners are the primary earners are roughly one and a half times … Continue reading Marriage Is a Partnership, Not a Competition
Book Review: The Federalist
The Federalist, edited by J.R. Pole, was a great read, but I'm glad the American Heart Association says it's fine to drink up to five cups of coffee a day because I needed a few of those—especially while reading Alexander Hamilton's essays. Still, the book was absolutely worth it. For those who may not know, … Continue reading Book Review: The Federalist
Puerto Rico’s Constitution and the Island’s Unfinished Political Story
Two years ago, I wrote a post titled Reflecting on Puerto Rico's 72-Year Constitutional Legacy. As the island approaches the 74th anniversary of its Constitution on July 25, I decided to update that post. At some point, Americans will have to decide what to do not only with Puerto Rico but also with American Samoa, … Continue reading Puerto Rico’s Constitution and the Island’s Unfinished Political Story
Book Review: Intervention Earth
“People think we’re raising the alarm because human pressures are increasing, but that’s not the case at all. It’s just that we are learning how the planet works, and the more we learn, the more we realize how vulnerable she is.” — p. 27 As controversial subjects go, climate change is near the top of … Continue reading Book Review: Intervention Earth
Our Route 66 Adventure Through Illinois
Back in March, we visited the state capital of Illinois, Springfield, and one of our stops was the Illinois State Fairgrounds, where one of the Route 66 markers is located. After taking pictures and reading the information about this historic highway, along with the map highlighting the Illinois portion of the route, we thought it … Continue reading Our Route 66 Adventure Through Illinois
If Everything Is a Priority, Nothing Is
Summer is here, and people are starting to enjoy outdoor activities with their families and friends. Others are traveling and looking for a chance to recharge after working hard since the Christmas holidays. But once we get into August, things will ramp up again as kids return to school and life becomes busy once more. … Continue reading If Everything Is a Priority, Nothing Is
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