Article from NPR (National Public Radio) from Feb. 3rd, 2026: “Here’s why people are saying they’re using ‘Are you Dead’ and apps like it” From “A Conversation with Gail Honeyman” on her book “Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine”: Interviewer: “Where did the idea for Eleanor Oliphant come from?” Author (Gail Honeyman): “Eleanor Oliphant is completelyContinue reading ““Are you dead?” — On Loneliness”
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“Do not obey in advance”
“Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.” “Anticipatory obedience is a political tragedy. Perhaps rulers did not initiallyContinue reading ““Do not obey in advance””
