There can be no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged over the past couple years as the defining issue of our time. Even amidst looming ecological disaster, we are now faced with a second existential threat. What has been most jarring about this has been what seems to be a complete lack of oversight … Continue reading Review: Magnifica Humanitas (Part 1)
Inspired by two recent events, today's deep drive will look at the challenges artists, especially musicians, have in staying relevant over the long haul. But first, the roundup. Roundup Music It is genuinely starting to feel like the music year has wound down, but that doesn't mean there isn't noteworthy music being released. Last week … Continue reading Culture Roundup (October 31, 2026): The Pop-Cultural Half-Life
Fall is many things in our culture. Here in Canada, it's the baseball playoffs and start of hockey season. It's our social new year. And in the bookish world, it's "Spooky Season." Today I'd like to talk about some of my favourite Spooky Season reads from past years, and what I've been reading lately. But … Continue reading Culture Roundup (October 17, 2026): Spooky Season Reading
Much to my surprise, I was able to read the whole Giller Prize longlist in the short four weeks between its announcement and the announcement of the longlist. In today's deep-dive I'll provide some further thoughts on the list. But first, the roundup. Roundup Music If there's one thing we can say about Taylor Swift … Continue reading Culture Roundup (October 3, 2026): Giller Prize Longlist Ranking
One of the books I reference most often here is Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It tells the story of a Nigerian girl whose abusive father uses their Christian faith as a weapon to control her. This is an all-too-common theme in literature — not because literature has it out for Christianity or faith … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: The Novice of Holloway Hall and The Winter Witch on Religious Abuse
