
Even in free societies, “the most intelligent and independent people cannot entirely escape [the] influence” of state propaganda.
Acknowledging mortality doesn’t just liberate us; it shapes our values. By recognizing death’s inevitability and learning not to fear it, we live fuller lives.
From Marcus Aurelius to Tolkien, how ancient warnings expose modern self-deception.
Health surveys show that more than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders and nearly one-third will experience one in their lifetime.
Even in free societies, “the most intelligent and independent people cannot entirely escape [the] influence” of state propaganda.
Acknowledging mortality doesn’t just liberate us; it shapes our values. By recognizing death’s inevitability and learning not to fear it, we live fuller lives.
From Marcus Aurelius to Tolkien, how ancient warnings expose modern self-deception.
Health surveys show that more than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders and nearly one-third will experience one in their lifetime.