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Facing My Own Mediocrity
Reflections on failed mastery and diversification
Oct 25, 2024
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Brock Covington
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Reject Modernity, Embrace Tradition
How Contemporary Design Has Shaped a Spiritless Society
Jun 2
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Brock Covington
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Expressing the Beauty in the Ordinary
How effective, colorful prose can return our awareness to the present
May 23
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Brock Covington
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'Red Pyramid' by Vladimir Sorokin
A darkly alluring collection of abominable stories and cultural critique
May 17
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Brock Covington
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In Praise of Confusion
Why engaging with a book matters more than trying to 'solve' it
May 10
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Brock Covington
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How Convenience Erodes Value
The Influence of Convenience on Writing and Entertainment
May 2
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Brock Covington
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Imitation Vs. Recognition
How AI-Generated Art is Eroding Our Sense of Humanity
Apr 26
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Brock Covington
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What If These Are the Good Times?
Reflections on life changes, nostalgia, and the endless chase for tomorrow
Apr 18
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Brock Covington
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