Life, Philosophy, and Other Musings
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What dogs teach us about virtue
After our senior dog, Arthas, passed away in May 2023, I felt like I could never adopt another dog. That feeling – much like the other sentiments I’ll be expressing in this article – isn’t unique. Pet owners often feel… Continue reading
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I tried an AI therapist-and it was pretty good. Is that a problem?
Unless you’ve been living under the proverbial rock, you’ve probably heard about the recent massive expansion of AI (Artificial Intelligence). This past year, graduate students and professors around me scrambled to catch up as students began to submit essays, reflections,… Continue reading
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How to (or how not to) write a dissertation
I’m in my first year of grad school. Everything ahead of me looks daunting. Getting through my first TA assignment and set of courses is daunting enough; I can’t even imagine passing comps or writing a dissertation, and the thought… Continue reading
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On Repeat
People have different ways of focusing while they write or work. Stephen King, for instance, can’t listen to music while he writes, but he blasts it while editing. A friend of mine turns on the noise canceling feature on their… Continue reading
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So what’s this all about?
First off, hello! Welcome! Glad you found me. You might be wondering what this is all about. Well, this is my philosophy blog. Loosely titled, because it’s also a place where I reflect on things: life, grad school, and anything… Continue reading
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