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2025: Rejecting Brain Rot

Toward a more embodied and human way of life
Following the data, observing personal experience, and developing another vision for human flourishing can get us a step closer to a fuller, intentional life. Read More ›
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Cerebral cortex disintegrating into ash, surrealism, muted grayscale tones, digital sketch, brain cells collapsing into void, signifying loss of memory

Oxford Word of the Year: Brain Rot

The flood of online content deteriorates our mental and intellectual states
Ironically, “brain rot” started making the rounds primarily on TikTok, one of the biggest culprits when it comes to getting people addicted to screens. Read More ›
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Antidote to Screen Addiction? A Good Book

Sitting and reading in silence is a pleasure the modern world has forgotten
We should let ourselves take pleasure in story first before jumping back on our phones to make comments on Booktok or Goodreads. Read More ›
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Composite image of 3d image of human brain

You Can’t Always Be Happy

Our dopamine system both excites and tames pleasure
Humans cannot achieve permanent happiness. Earthly pleasures do not ultimately satisfy us. The Bible said it. The neuroscientists have proved it. Read More ›
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Hiker walking in the Australian bushland

Beauty is Non-Computable

Taking some time to reflect on the beautiful things in the world can lead to genuine thanksgiving.
Gratitude expert Robert Emmons writes that it’s impossible to be grateful to oneself. Read More ›