The Metaphor

Covert Materialism

Against re-enchantment minimalism.

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The Origins and History of American Gods

A noble birth of hyper-salient tripe.

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March 2026

Looksmaxxing Ourselves to Death

Incels and Instagram Face.

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There Is a House in New Orleans

The emergent origins of a folk song.

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Choosing Penelope

On Marriage

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Marty Supreme & the End of the World War II Consensus

To be one of the greats.

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February 2026

What Even Writing Is

To a culture losing the identity of a writer.

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Existential Dread as Orienting Principle

Beyond a naïve battle between good and evil.

Feb 21 • James Taylor Foreman

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The Metaphysics of Upgrading to Paid

A philosophy of sales.

Feb 14 • James Taylor Foreman

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MMA Is Fake, Pro Wrestling Is Real

When nothing is sacred, rituals get dumb.

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January 2026

“Against” the Machine

A review of Paul Kingsnorth’s book, Against the Machine.

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A Hall of Mirrors Is Near the Entrance to Anything You Might Become Great At

A metaphysics of madness vs. greatness.

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