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Three Steps to Make the Best of 2023 5
- Culture, Philosophy
- December 30, 2022
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” So begins A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens’ novel set during the French Revolution. After three years of pandemic, lockdowns, riots, two disputed elections, a war in Europe, skyrocketing inflation, cultural earthquakes, and other tribulations, it’s no wonder many Americans believe we
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Friday Comic: Infancy 101 0
- Entertainment
- December 30, 2022
“Infancy 101.” Credit: OwenComics (store). Twitter: @owenbroadcast. Instagram @owenbroadcast. ITO Save this article to favorites
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Not Your School’s Reading List 4: The Faith in Verse 1
- Literature, Religion
- December 29, 2022
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. This week’s entries include poems musing on topics from nature, ordinary life, and war, all within a Christian perspective.
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Why the Mundane Matters 6
- Philosophy
- December 28, 2022
As New Year’s approaches, many of us are setting lofty resolutions. The humdrum of the everyday is easy to get sucked into, so the new year is a refreshing start for many. It’s a milestone to set some goals and focus on self-improvement. While setting lofty goals is a laudable objective, looking at New Year’s
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Can Technology Save the World?2
- Science, Culture
- December 28, 2022
“The high tide!” King Alfred cried. “The high tide and the turn!” G. K. Chesterton (The Ballad of the White Horse) Time and tide wait for no man. Only a fool believes that he can turn back time and only an idiot believes that he can command the tide. With respect to the latter, it
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The Tax Man Cometh 12
- Politics, Economics
- December 27, 2022
Here I am, an old guy, whose social security check won’t cover the rent of his home—much less living expenses. Because I was self-employed most of my life and unwise in my financial planning, I have no retirement account. Therefore, I keep working, most recently as a freelance writer. Come April, the federal and state
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