Walker Larson
Author
Before becoming a freelance journalist and culture writer, Walker Larson taught literature and history at a private academy in Wisconsin, where he resides with his wife and daughter. He holds a master’s in English literature and language, and his writing has appeared in The Hemingway Review, Intellectual Takeout, and his Substack, The Hazelnut. He is also the author of two novels, “Hologram” and “Song of Spheres.”
LATEST
Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them
Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.
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Lewis and Tolkien on War and Hope in Hard Times
They found a gleam of hope on the fringes of war’s dark shadow.
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He Built the First Chatbot—Then Spent His Life Warning the World About AI
After creating ELIZA, the first chatbot, Joseph Weizenbaum spent decades warning that artificial intelligence rests on a flawed vision of human nature.
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A New Generation of Settlers: Revitalizing Rural America
Vision, community building, and entrepreneurial grit are key to successful small towns.
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Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.
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Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.
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In Praise of Admiration: The Attitude That Makes Life Happier
Art, compassion, and happiness all begin with pausing, noticing, and praising goodness.
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How to Educate a Child Long Before School Begins
True education begins not in the classroom, but in the home—where a child’s senses, imagination, and love of truth are first awakened.
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8 Great Literary Cities
From London to New Bedford, Massachusetts, each city on this list has a rich literary heritage.
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Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them
Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.
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Lewis and Tolkien on War and Hope in Hard Times
They found a gleam of hope on the fringes of war’s dark shadow.
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He Built the First Chatbot—Then Spent His Life Warning the World About AI
After creating ELIZA, the first chatbot, Joseph Weizenbaum spent decades warning that artificial intelligence rests on a flawed vision of human nature.
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A New Generation of Settlers: Revitalizing Rural America
Vision, community building, and entrepreneurial grit are key to successful small towns.
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Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.
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Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.
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In Praise of Admiration: The Attitude That Makes Life Happier
Art, compassion, and happiness all begin with pausing, noticing, and praising goodness.
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How to Educate a Child Long Before School Begins
True education begins not in the classroom, but in the home—where a child’s senses, imagination, and love of truth are first awakened.
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8 Great Literary Cities
From London to New Bedford, Massachusetts, each city on this list has a rich literary heritage.
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