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On Rewriting History

On July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 By stsampsonIn Musings1 Comment

It's crucial to distinguish between the actual facts of the past and the stories we tell about them in the present. It’s also crucial to recognize that both are driving forces of the future.

Are the New Ways Better than the Old, or Vice Versa?

On July 1, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

In adolescence, we all seek to innovate. By middle age, we're more likely to like traditions. And in some ways, we're right all along.

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