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On Contemplative Practices

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More times than not, I’d arrive to our class flustered and frazzled. In order to be on time, I’d have to race from across campus during passing period (a typical freshman mistake). Given my state of mind at the start of class, our contemplative practice were welcomed moments of meditation. A few minutes to collect myself and calm down made… Read more »

Art and the Anthropocene

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Humans are unique in our ability to analyze our own position in the world. This special power comes with its limits, like our denial of our own demise. However, through exercising our own awareness and sense of agency, I believe it is possible to overcome this psychological limitation. Throughout history, art has been a key method for grappling with big-ticket… Read more »