Regress Studies

Regress Studies is a diverse collection that contemplates the past, personal growth, and societal issues through essays. It covers topics like the influence of media on beliefs, the importance of forgiveness, the art of writing, historical narratives, the ethics of criticism and witnessing suffering, and the impact of technology on health.

Media and Belief Systems Forgiveness and Parenting Writing and Communication Historical and Literary Analysis Criticism and Community Building Ethics and Morality Editorial Practices Literature and Philosophy Technology and Health Personal Growth

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We Need More Content!

825 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Social influence Art Society Beliefs
  1. People often believe that creating specific memetic content will influence others to adopt certain ideologies.
  2. The call for cultural production in today's society is often for someone else to create media that will change the beliefs of third-party observers.
  3. Consuming content is not a traditional solution to major problems, and often people demand certain media creations to fix societal issues without clear solutions.

Becoming the Father

432 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
  1. Parables in the New Testament are rich stories meant to be contemplated and offer deep insights.
  2. The parable of the Prodigal Son highlights the transformative power of forgiveness and redemption.
  3. Becoming a good parent involves embodying virtues such as joviality and selflessness.

Why Writing Needs Speaking

275 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
📚 Literature Writing Language Communication Books
  1. We naturally communicate fluently when speaking, which can help overcome struggles in writing.
  2. Writing offers unique affordances that encourage complex meanings and enhance privacy compared to speech.
  3. Hyper-awareness of written words can lead to writing difficulties, but leveraging speaking as a drafting tool can be beneficial.

Young Lords and Their Traces

196 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Global Development Art History Culture
  1. The novel 'On The Marble Cliffs' by Ernst Jünger is highly praised and considered a favorite read of the year with its allegorical brilliance and intense narrative.
  2. Artist Theaster Gates focuses on salvaging precious items in a paradoxical approach blending black radicalism with conservative preservation.
  3. Two essays discuss the concepts of modernization theory in global development and the challenges faced by nations transitioning to a service-based economy, particularly in comparison to China.

It's Not The Critic Who Counts

196 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
  1. Psychologically analyzing people you dislike is not encouraged.
  2. Criticism can be beneficial if done with attention and practice.
  3. Building community involves regularity, attention, and being others-centered.
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Should You Watch People Die

176 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🎭️ Culture Media Ethics Society Psychology
  1. There is a difference between witnessing war and seeking out death for personal satisfaction.
  2. Social media can worsen our consumption of war as content, leading to desensitization.
  3. The concept of 'bearing witness' to human suffering can be complex and may not always have a clear moral imperative.

Eulogizing Editors

117 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Literature History Writing Art Media
  1. Collecting obituaries of New Yorker editors can be a fascinating hobby for editors.
  2. Obituaries of editors often showcase exceptional writing and humor.
  3. Reading obituaries of editors can offer insights into editorial legacies and practices.

The Black Prince

78 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
📚 Literature Reviews Authors Themes Critique Writing
  1. Iris Murdoch wrote the novel 'The Black Prince' which explores the relationship between love and art.
  2. Martha Nussbaum and Clare Coffey discuss animal welfare and the philosophical approach of 'capabilities'.
  3. Isaac Wilks examines the sociological effects of distinctively Zoomer ills in his work 'The Zoomer Question'.

Technical Nemesis

19 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Health tech Holistic health
  1. Wearable biotech devices are quantifying and externalizing aspects of personal health, potentially distancing individuals from their own bodies.
  2. The modern transformation of medicine emphasizes individual responsibility and quantitative understanding of health.
  3. Technological advancements in health care are symbolizing individual empowerment, but may actually perpetuate dependence on external measurement and monitoring.