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A lunar eclipse in space, as featured image in the essay "Look For Things That Don't Change" by Ben Parry. This essay touches on ontology, perception, and invariant structure.
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Ideas Philosophy 

Look for Things That Don’t Change

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 5 min read Ben Parry Ontology, Perception, Progress

By seeking out the things that don’t change—or invariant structure—we can invest in areas of life that are endlessly rewarding.

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Ron Chernow Ulysses S Grant
Essays Society 

A Progressive’s Take on Ron Chernow’s ‘Grant’

July 24, 2019April 30, 2021 15 min read Joshua R. H. Parsons Character, History, Progress

Individuals don’t make history but there are the “best of us” people, like Grant, who withstand the crushing pressures of their times.

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How the Toothbrush Mirrors Societal Progress: An Oral History
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Essays Science & Tech 

How the Toothbrush Mirrors Societal Progress: An Oral History

May 31, 2017June 3, 2020 8 min read Joshua R. H. Parsons History, Progress

Just as simple technologies have been abandoned for more beneficial advancements, so should we jettison institutions, laws, philosophies, and cultures which no longer incubate human flourishing.

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What the Covered Bridge Reveals About Our Struggle Against Nature
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Essays Science & Tech 

What the Covered Bridge Reveals About Our Struggle Against Nature

December 28, 2016June 3, 2020 5 min read Joshua R. H. Parsons History, Nature, Progress

All important technologies must be granted the option of becoming passé. In fact, the goal behind any technology should be for it to serve well and to die young.

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