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  • Final Destination and Fear in the 21st Century

    Final Destination and Fear in the 21st Century

    The Final Destination franchise predicted the fear and nihilism that came after 9/11. This article is an analysis of Final Destination, and the way its approach to death, and to life, articulates our present despair.

    Film, History, Philosophy, Religion
    May 26, 2023

    Jacob Michael King

  • Longing for Eden: On Rousseau’s Second Discourse

    Longing for Eden: On Rousseau’s Second Discourse

    Rousseau’s Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is a key text in Enlightenment thought. In this article, we analyze his view of natural man in the light of ancient spiritual traditions.

    Philosophy, Religion
    May 4, 2023

    Jacob Michael King

  • Pokémon Go as Counterfeit Reality

    Pokémon Go as Counterfeit Reality

    This post examines the origins of Pokémon Go, its relationship with Google technology, and the frightening implications of augmented reality.

    Media, Religion, Uncategorized
    July 29, 2021

    Jacob Michael King

  • A Cure for Late Capitalism

    A Cure for Late Capitalism

    Late capitalism is a meme, but it’s also a disease. We explore the meaning and history of the term, and examine the sickness of postmodernism. Here’s the cure.

    History, Philosophy, Politics
    July 23, 2021

    Jacob Michael King

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    What is the Secret Book of John?February 20, 2025

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