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To Talk of Many Things… (Vol. #4 – Utopia)

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Joel D. Hirst

“A loaf of bread,” the Walrus said, “Is what we chiefly need: Pepper and vinegar besides Are very good indeed…” Last night I read devotions with my little boy, as I do when I am home and not traveling the … Continue reading →

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“Island” by Aldous Huxley

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Joel D. Hirst

I just finished reading “Island” by Aldous Huxley. Huxley is (of course) the author of “A Brave New World” – and “Island” continues along that tradition — sort of… “Island” was Aldous Huxley’s final novel, and according to him his … Continue reading →

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“Brave New World” – A Book Review

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Joel D. Hirst

I think it’s interesting that the 20th century became the age of the dystopian novel. That would seem counter-intuitive, given the dramatic advances in technology and wealth and prosperity that the greatest of all centuries brought us. But, then again, … Continue reading →

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