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Lux Colloquii: Reading Into the Ruins – Manhood, Memory, and Meaning

In a world of dopamine loops and digital sleight of hand, there remains a quiet yearning for the sacred, the substantial, and the story-shaped. This conversation delves into that hunger — especially as it pertains to men, myth, and the meaning we’ve misplaced. If you’ve ever felt the ache of something missing in the modern narrative, this one’s for you.

Lux Colloquii: Japan, Philosophy, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Japan fascinates many for its balance between tradition and modernity, stability and progress, restraint and indulgence. Despite having a lower GDP per capita than some Western nations, its people generally report high satisfaction, longevity, and social cohesion. But is this the result of conscious societal choices? And if so, are there other nations that have taken a similar path?