The dawn and dusk of the humanities (Marilynne Robinson, NY Review of Books)
Do the humanities exhaust themselves in utility?
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Science meets mythology
Two formative thinkers of the 20th-century consider the force of instinctual aggression.
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How valuable are the humanities? (Carolyn Gregoire, Huffington Post)
The humanities are valuable in all professions.
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Doubting wisely to achieve soundness of mind and body
Why doubt can lead to self-assurance and independence of judgement, which is manifest in one's outward demeanor.
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The humanities and windows of vision (Gerald Greenberg, Washington Post)
The humanities open up new perspectives on oneself and others.
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Allowing the crowd to guide the ethical path, in AI (Futurism)
Can the crowd make ethical decisions better than the individual?
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Art, beauty, and freedom
Finding personality in the spirit of freedom through beauty.
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Personality in the modern machine age
Personality is a struggle for, and achievement of, inwardness.
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Smart phones, dim minds (Nicholas Carr, Wall Street Journal)
Our phones' technology may diminish the ability of our minds to think and feel.
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Investing in the humanities (Lisa Kaaki, Arab News)
The humanities enhance our return on investment.