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Pope Leo Confronts AI That Lured Teen to Suicide — and Tech Moguls Lash Out

A 14-year-old boy, lured by a chatbot’s “love,” took his own life. Pope Leo XIV consoled the boy’s mother at the Vatican and is now urging a moral…

Published on Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics • Dec 4

November 2025

My Thanksgiving Challenge

Finding true gratitude in the midst of crashing sadness

Published on Goddess of the Desert Books  • Nov 29

On The Mighty Hour: The Metaphysis of Time, Space, and Love

I believe that the hour is the most basic and powerful unit of time.

Published on Fred Tribuzzo • Nov 23

Why I've Fired OpenAI From Our Book Publishing Company

This was the last straw. And now it's time to really push back. They've gone too far now.

Nov 18 • 

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Fighting the Losing Battle

On doing your best while the world gets worse

Published on Soul Seekers' Station • Nov 15

October 2025

6 Short Reasons Why I Am Now a Skeptic of So-Called 'Artificial Intelligence'

My series exploring AI applications this year now comes to a disappointed conclusion. I'm no longer "All in on AI" and here's why.

Oct 30 • 

David Swindle 🟦

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You Know Exactly What I'm Talking About Here: A Poem

Our latest obviously handmade effort

Oct 27 • 

Sally Shideler Swindle

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Against Enshittification

Everything feels all crappy and AI-generated. Here's something that's definitely handmade.

Oct 22 • 

Sally Shideler Swindle

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I Am Worried About War in South America

And I've started experimenting with a video blogging format.

Oct 19 • 

David Swindle 🟦

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And We're Back: Now Launching Our Fall Podcast Season

We've felt a bit stuck lately. Here's how we're trying to get moving again.

Oct 14 • 

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Sally Shideler Swindle

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The Death of the Hot Take

The assassination of Charlie Kirk hit much more deeper than expected, and watching its aftermath has diminished my enthusiasm for the political polemic.

Oct 12 • 

David Swindle 🟦

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September 2025

Movie Review: 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'

A Worthy Successor to the Original Cult Film

Sep 29 • 

Alec J Ott

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