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We Need Elders, Not Heroes

We Need Elders, Not Heroes By Kocku von Stuckrad When Barry Lopez’s long-awaited book Horizon came out earlier this year, I read it immediately with increasing excitement and admiration. Twenty-three years after his now-classic Arctic Dreams, Lopez presents us with a thorough reflection on the state of the planet, perceived Read more

By Kocku, 6 yearsNovember 20, 2019 ago

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Shorter and Sweeter

Shorter and Sweeter By Alissa Jones Nelson The issue of immortality, whether spiritual or corporeal, has fascinated human beings for as long as we’ve told stories. The idea of eternal life has been both a motivation for better behavior in this life and a panacea (or a placebo) for all Read more

By Kocku, 6 yearsSeptember 4, 2019 ago