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Annie Holmquist served as the editor of Intellectual Takeout from 2018 to 2022. When not writing or editing, she enjoys reading, gardening, and time with family and friends.
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Is Motherhood Falling Out of Fashion?0
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- July 20, 2018
Over the last several months, I’ve received multiple recommendations for one single book: Jane Eyre. I finally got around to cracking its cover and can happily say that I’m a quarter of the way through – and enjoying it very much. Jane Eyre is prominently known for the rather stormy relationships the title character has
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Genetically Modified Babies? The Future Is Now0
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- July 18, 2018
Designer babies are looking more and more like a reality whose time is imminent. Piggybacking on recent research which allows scientists “to rewrite the DNA bound up in living cells,” an ethics panel in the U.K. just released a report which suggests this maneuvering of genetics is “morally permissible.” The announcement does not come without
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Ben Franklin’s 6 Steps to Becoming a Good Conversationalist1
- July 17, 2018
While recently participating in a course on business and networking skills, I took part in an interesting exercise. Pairing every individual with another class member, the instructor gave each team a couple minutes to discover two previously unknown things they held in common. The results were fascinating. Not only were a number of topics covered, but
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Why are Men So Reluctant to Commit to Marriage?0
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- July 9, 2018
I recently sat down with a group of college-age students to watch a documentary called “The Dating Project.” Before starting, there was a hint of healthy skepticism running through the room, covered up by wisecracks about the best pick-up lines from various backgrounds and traditions. But after watching, the students thoughtfully sat back, recognizing and
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