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About Matters of Truth
Sadly, today we confuse opinion with truth. We can blame our muddled and disordered political discourse on Michel Foucault. He and other postmodernist philosophers argued that truth is…
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The Seven Secrets of Success
How do top performers succeed despite the odds? The answer: character. Success goes beyond achievement to encompass a life of excellence and purpose. Top performers exhibit the following…
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The Erosion of Democracy
Democratic backsliding—a transition toward autocracy occurs when political power becomes restrictive and repressive. The following attributes identify democratic erosion: The gradual progression toward autocracy fosters inaction until a specific moment…
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Alzheimer’s and Other Causes of Dementia
Last Christmas, Vicki gave me a dozen handkerchiefs. Now they are gone. Disappeared. Not in the handkerchief drawer or the sock drawer. Not in the clothes hamper. I…
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The Old Tipping Point
The Tipping Point, a book by Malcolm Gladwell written 25 years ago, compares changes in social phenomena to the spread of infectious diseases. The moment a virus reaches…
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Redefining Life After Retirement
When considering how to manage life after retirement, you need to know what motivates you: What three activities are most important to you? What three activities give you…
