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  • Against Scolianormativity

    Against Scolianormativity4

    Scolianormative (adj.): The assumption that behaviors defined by institutionalized schooling are “normal.” An assumption that became pervasive in industrialized societies in which institutionalized schooling became the norm that resulted in marginalizing and harming millions of children. Once society began to question scolianormativity, gradually people began to realize that the norms set by institutionalized schooling were

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  • Against Our Collective Autumnal Death Cult

    Against Our Collective Autumnal Death Cult49

    During the month of October, Americans celebrate the arrival of cooler weather with a variety of outdoor and indoor decor. Pumpkins and mums are arranged on front porches. “Harvest” signs ironically adorn front doors in suburban neighborhoods. Cinnamon and apple scents and flavors dominate home decor stores. It’s all so wholesome, albeit a little cheesy.

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  • Against Modern-Day Pharaohs

    Against Modern-Day Pharaohs0

    At Passover Jews celebrate their release from the harmful edicts of Pharaoh. Today’s Pharaohs are the ruling elites who impose misguided decrees upon the rest of us.

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  • Against Determinism

    Against Determinism7

    In Adieux: A Farewell to Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir published a long discussion she had with her companion—the world-renowned, radical-left philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre—in the last years of his life. Though the two of them believed many things I find unpalatable, this phrase served me for some time as an email signature: Simone de Beauvoir: Broadly speaking,

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  • Against ‘Scruffy Hospitality’

    Against ‘Scruffy Hospitality’2

    Our society sends mixed messages about hospitality. On the one hand, thanks to Pinterest and the proliferation of food blogs, we are inundated with photos of fancy dishes and gorgeous table settings in immaculate homes. The subtext hints that this is how true hospitality is practiced. At the same time, there’s a plethora of articles

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  • Against ‘Just-wait-ism’

    Against ‘Just-wait-ism’13

    “Just wait ‘til the honeymoon phase wears off.” “Just wait ‘til you have kids.” “Just wait ‘til he starts crawling.” “Just wait ‘til she’s a toddler.” “Just wait ‘til you have another one.” “Just wait ‘til they’re teenagers.” These, and other similar “just wait” statements, are all too common in small talk or discussion with

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