Walker Larson

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Walker Larson
Walker Larson holds a BA in writing and an MA in English literature. Prior to becoming a writer, he taught literature and history at a private academy in Wisconsin. He is the author of two novels, Hologram and Song of Spheres. When not working on his acreage or spending time with family and friends, he blogs about literature and education on his Substack, The Hazelnut.

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Are You a Truth Seeker or a Dopamine Seeker in Your Online Browsing?0
- Culture, Featured, Politics
- November 3, 2026
In today’s efficiency-obsessed economy, it’s possible to order a sandwich and have it at your door in minutes. Fast food, AI overviews, on-demand streaming, and credit cards have habituated us to instant gratification. This habit, which we’ve acquired from modern conveniences and consumerism, provides one of the framing principles of the internet. But the medium of
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The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marvel 0
- Culture, Entertainment, Featured
- October 22, 2026
This past summer, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” quietly became the biggest box-office success in U.S. history, grossing even more in ticket sales than “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” I’m not surprised. This statistic teaches us (and hopefully Hollywood) the importance of choosing storytelling over agenda-peddling. It’s not that “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is the best
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Making Time for Autumn Remembrance 0
- Culture, Featured
- October 7, 2026
In the fall, trees draw all the nutrients from their leaves down into the trunk and earth-enmeshed roots, saving sustenance for the winter ahead. As the tree sucks in the lively green chlorophyll from its leaves, the underlying carotenoids become visible in the flaming yellows, oranges, reds, and browns of the autumn canopies. Then the
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Frightened of Our Own AI Reflection 0
- Culture, Featured, Science
- September 29, 2026
The current fever of AI anxiety sweeping the globe is based on confusion over the relationship between rationality and language. That’s not to say that AI isn’t dangerous. Nor does it mean the companies pioneering AI research are acting responsibly. AI can be destructive in the same way that an airplane on autopilot carrying explosives
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