In lieu of actual human sacrifice, which secularists find too expressly religious to be enjoyed, the definition of (fill in the blank) will become far more vague and arbitrary, charges of (fill in the blank) will become far more common, and the penalty for (fill in the blank) will become far more extreme.
Author Archives: Joshua Gibbs
Sound of Summer
Hasn’t left my car in weeks. Sounds best with the windows down.
I Don’t Mean To Brag
My latest for CiRCE is less about pedagogy than school politics. What happens when the headmaster at a classical school doesn’t read classics?
If There’s A Culture War, It’s Directed At Kids
My latest article for CiRCE is about kid’s movies. It’s an old gripe, but one I always enjoy making.
Regret (The Human Condition)
Just before he dies, in the few seconds beforehand, every man feels he has just inherited a measureless fortune. A hundred trillion dollars, let us say. Q: What does it feel like to die? A: Dying feels like learning you have inherited a hundred trillion dollars and then dying only a few seconds later.
Summer (Writing Project)
Over the last several weeks, I have returned to Neroli, as I do every summer. I am presently working on Love What Lasts, my fourth book. Love What Lasts began as a book about art, but is quickly becoming a clearinghouse for every idea I’ve had since finishing How To Be Unlucky. Regardless, Neroli hasContinue reading “Summer (Writing Project)”
How To Predict The Future
My latest for CiRCE is dedicated to teaching readers how to predict the future. It is easier and more humbling than you can imagine.
The Most Underrated Film Of All Time
My latest for CiRCE is about Joe Versus the Volcano. It’s a sprawling essay and you can read it here.
Playlist: Music Inspired By Sans Soleil (1983)
Talented Mr.
My latest for CiRCE is a brief reflection on my unlikely love for Patricia Highsmith and all the nasty things that algorithms do to our ability to love beauty. Read it here.
