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"We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience." -John Dewey

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The Appeal of the Genteel: Ben Franklin beyond work

Back in the day of the American colonies, only two classes of people seemed to exist: the genteel class and commoners. Upward social mobility was a very real possibility for … Continue reading

May 9, 2020 · Leave a comment

Mmm, that’s good camel: on the pursuit of happiness

I’m obsessed with stories about much older people. I want to empathize with the thoughts and concerns of old age, because there are important clues there. Clues about what really … Continue reading

August 31, 2018 · Leave a comment