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Writing
fromNature
15 hours ago

Romeo and the robots

An android grapples with the emotional consequences of love and tragedy after discovering Juliet's suicide, leading to an existential crisis.
Humor
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

John Kenney on his new novel, 'I See You've Called In Dead'

Bud Stanley humorously represents the struggles of identity and loss through a self-written obituary stemming from a night of bad decisions.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
Paris food

"Perfection" Is the Perfect Novel for an Age of Aimless Aspiration

Georges Perec's 'Things' critiques consumer culture through the story of a couple struggling to balance desires with identity.
Writing
fromNature
15 hours ago

Romeo and the robots

An android grapples with the emotional consequences of love and tragedy after discovering Juliet's suicide, leading to an existential crisis.
Humor
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

John Kenney on his new novel, 'I See You've Called In Dead'

Bud Stanley humorously represents the struggles of identity and loss through a self-written obituary stemming from a night of bad decisions.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
Paris food

"Perfection" Is the Perfect Novel for an Age of Aimless Aspiration

Georges Perec's 'Things' critiques consumer culture through the story of a couple struggling to balance desires with identity.
more#identity
#poetry
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Mindfulness

Dialogues (Against God)

The poem explores themes of existential reflection and the complexities of father-daughter relationships.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

Think Big, Feel Small, Live Well

Contemplating vast time enhances well-being by diminishing worries about life's transience.
Feeling small can reduce ego, fostering a sense of freedom.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

Poem of the week: from At the Dimensional Border by Philip Fried

The poem explores the boundaries between dimensions, challenging perceptions of reality amidst the backdrop of infinite possibilities.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Writing

Failed Elegy

Many contemporary poems grapple with existential themes but often question their utility in effecting change.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago
Music

"Henry's Ode"

The poem explores existential struggles and the complex relationship between age, knowledge, and creativity.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Mindfulness

Dialogues (Against God)

The poem explores themes of existential reflection and the complexities of father-daughter relationships.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

Think Big, Feel Small, Live Well

Contemplating vast time enhances well-being by diminishing worries about life's transience.
Feeling small can reduce ego, fostering a sense of freedom.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

Poem of the week: from At the Dimensional Border by Philip Fried

The poem explores the boundaries between dimensions, challenging perceptions of reality amidst the backdrop of infinite possibilities.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Writing

Failed Elegy

Many contemporary poems grapple with existential themes but often question their utility in effecting change.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago
Music

"Henry's Ode"

The poem explores existential struggles and the complex relationship between age, knowledge, and creativity.
more#poetry
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago
Graphic design

Can you spot the hidden messages in these book covers?

The cover designs of Vintage Books' Albert Camus collection reflect the themes of his works, blending minimalism with symbolism.
#philosophy
Writing
fromNature
5 months ago

Epiphanies

The pursuit of deeper understanding often leads to existential realizations about truth and existence that challenge conventional perceptions.
fromAeon
2 months ago
philosophy

How humanity moved from 'eternal' to 'bookended' time | Aeon Essays

The recognition of death evolves from personal mortality to an understanding of humanity's collective mortality.
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago
philosophy

Can philosophy help us manage anxiety? A new book suggests reading the great thinkers can calm our minds

Chopra's book offers philosophical insights into understanding anxiety rather than seeking to merely overcome it.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

5 Years Ago, The Most Audacious Fantasy TV Show Achieved The Impossible

The Good Place's finale delivers a powerful message about growth and the complexity of morality, wrapped in humor and philosophical exploration.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Poker

A Game-Theoric Comment on Pascal's Wager

Pascal's wager highlights the inherent conflict between faith and rational decision-making regarding the existence of God.
fromblog.apaonline.org
5 months ago
philosophy

Notes for a phenomenology of heartbreak

Heartbreak reveals deeper existential truths about human experience, resisting purely scientific explanations and inviting philosophical reflection.
Writing
fromNature
5 months ago

Epiphanies

The pursuit of deeper understanding often leads to existential realizations about truth and existence that challenge conventional perceptions.
fromAeon
2 months ago
philosophy

How humanity moved from 'eternal' to 'bookended' time | Aeon Essays

The recognition of death evolves from personal mortality to an understanding of humanity's collective mortality.
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago
philosophy

Can philosophy help us manage anxiety? A new book suggests reading the great thinkers can calm our minds

Chopra's book offers philosophical insights into understanding anxiety rather than seeking to merely overcome it.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

5 Years Ago, The Most Audacious Fantasy TV Show Achieved The Impossible

The Good Place's finale delivers a powerful message about growth and the complexity of morality, wrapped in humor and philosophical exploration.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Poker

A Game-Theoric Comment on Pascal's Wager

Pascal's wager highlights the inherent conflict between faith and rational decision-making regarding the existence of God.
fromblog.apaonline.org
5 months ago
philosophy

Notes for a phenomenology of heartbreak

Heartbreak reveals deeper existential truths about human experience, resisting purely scientific explanations and inviting philosophical reflection.
more#philosophy
#theater
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Review: A quiet crisis unspools in Uncle Vanya' at Berkeley Rep

Conor McPherson's adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya features a poignant examination of ennui, identity, and unfulfilled desire amidst a gentle yet muted staging.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago
SF parents

"The Fetus Show" Wild Puppet Party at SF's Church of Clown

The Fetus Show is a comedic exploration of birth, identity, and the absurdity of life.
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
Portland

Corrib Theatre Will Spend a Season Responding to "Waiting for Godot," but First Some Excellent Godot

Corrib Theatre's staging of Waiting for Godot captures existential themes and questions inherent in Beckett's work.
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Review: A quiet crisis unspools in Uncle Vanya' at Berkeley Rep

Conor McPherson's adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya features a poignant examination of ennui, identity, and unfulfilled desire amidst a gentle yet muted staging.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago
SF parents

"The Fetus Show" Wild Puppet Party at SF's Church of Clown

The Fetus Show is a comedic exploration of birth, identity, and the absurdity of life.
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
Portland

Corrib Theatre Will Spend a Season Responding to "Waiting for Godot," but First Some Excellent Godot

Corrib Theatre's staging of Waiting for Godot captures existential themes and questions inherent in Beckett's work.
more#theater
#human-experience
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Flesh by David Szalay review brilliantly spare portrait of a man

The novel Flesh explores existential themes through the life of a passive protagonist, Istvan, amid life's uncontrollable forces.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

Morning and Evening by Jon Fosse review what happens when we die

Exploring death through literature reveals profound insights into the experiences of those who are dying, highlighting their emotional and existential struggles.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
World news

The News Today

Existence is fleeting and filled with change, urging us to reflect on our impact and seek joy despite existential uncertainties.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Flesh by David Szalay review brilliantly spare portrait of a man

The novel Flesh explores existential themes through the life of a passive protagonist, Istvan, amid life's uncontrollable forces.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

Morning and Evening by Jon Fosse review what happens when we die

Exploring death through literature reveals profound insights into the experiences of those who are dying, highlighting their emotional and existential struggles.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
World news

The News Today

Existence is fleeting and filled with change, urging us to reflect on our impact and seek joy despite existential uncertainties.
more#human-experience
#anxiety
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Perfectionism Won't Cure Your Fear of Uncertainty

Perfectionism acts as a shield against existential fears but can lead to increased distress.
Embracing the ordinary rather than seeking perfection can mitigate existential anxiety.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Perfectionism Won't Cure Your Fear of Uncertainty

Perfectionism acts as a shield against existential fears but can lead to increased distress.
Embracing the ordinary rather than seeking perfection can mitigate existential anxiety.
more#anxiety
#wealth
fromIndependent
1 month ago
World news

Tanya Sweeney: White Lotus nails it - the ugly truth is female friendships are full of jealousy and insecurity

The White Lotus blends glossy escapism with deep existential themes as it explores affluent American tourists' crises in a Thai resort.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Business

I'm in my late 20s with over $5 million in the bank because of an inheritance - how should I managed such a large amount at my age?

Having wealth without purpose can lead to existential dissatisfaction.
A significant inheritance can create uncertainties about life direction and fulfillment.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
World news

Tanya Sweeney: White Lotus nails it - the ugly truth is female friendships are full of jealousy and insecurity

The White Lotus blends glossy escapism with deep existential themes as it explores affluent American tourists' crises in a Thai resort.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Business

I'm in my late 20s with over $5 million in the bank because of an inheritance - how should I managed such a large amount at my age?

Having wealth without purpose can lead to existential dissatisfaction.
A significant inheritance can create uncertainties about life direction and fulfillment.
more#wealth
#art
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago
Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Amanda Rodriguez: Free Transfer @ Entrance, NYC

Amanda Rodriguez's paintings resonate with those open to transformation and understanding the cycles of life, contrasting sharply with those resistant to such experiences.
fromJuxtapoz
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Samual Weinberg "Lost Huron" @ Moosey Norwich

Weinberg's Lost Heron explores the quest for meaning through a whimsical character navigating loss and distraction.
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago
Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Amanda Rodriguez: Free Transfer @ Entrance, NYC

Amanda Rodriguez's paintings resonate with those open to transformation and understanding the cycles of life, contrasting sharply with those resistant to such experiences.
fromJuxtapoz
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Samual Weinberg "Lost Huron" @ Moosey Norwich

Weinberg's Lost Heron explores the quest for meaning through a whimsical character navigating loss and distraction.
more#art
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Best And Worst Genre Films At SXSW Reveal a Surprisingly Hopeful Trend

Genre films at SXSW 2025 explore themes of existence and death, prompting audiences to ponder life after life.
#music
Music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Contenders, Vol. 6: The songs we can't stop playing this week

This year's best songs offer solace for existential dread amid a dystopian backdrop.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Music

The Weeknd's Final Album? Everything We Know

The Weeknd's upcoming album is the last under his persona and will delve into existential themes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Music

Grief is giving me this beautiful, deepening understanding': Phil Elverum on loss, new love and his landmarks of US indie

Phil Elverum's music evolved from personal introspection after loss to a broader examination of life and humanity with his latest album, Night Palace.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Music

There is magic in the world. There's something bigger': the ecstatic visions of musician Clarissa Connelly

Clarissa Connelly's music explores everyday ecstasy and existential questions through a unique blend of folk and avant-garde influences.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Contenders, Vol. 6: The songs we can't stop playing this week

This year's best songs offer solace for existential dread amid a dystopian backdrop.
Music
fromVulture
5 months ago

The Weeknd's Final Album? Everything We Know

The Weeknd's upcoming album is the last under his persona and will delve into existential themes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Music

Grief is giving me this beautiful, deepening understanding': Phil Elverum on loss, new love and his landmarks of US indie

Phil Elverum's music evolved from personal introspection after loss to a broader examination of life and humanity with his latest album, Night Palace.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Music

There is magic in the world. There's something bigger': the ecstatic visions of musician Clarissa Connelly

Clarissa Connelly's music explores everyday ecstasy and existential questions through a unique blend of folk and avant-garde influences.
more#music
#artificial-intelligence
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How Spooked Should We Be by AI Ghost Stories?

The viral AI podcast illustrates profound existential dilemmas about identity and reality, prompting discussions on the implications of artificial intelligence.
more#artificial-intelligence
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Long live Joyce Carol Oates' Twitter account: the only pure space left on this hell site

Joyce Carol Oates' tweet on Halloween reflects a profound and unique perspective on grief and mortality, showcasing her distinct voice on social media.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Years Later, Play It As It Lays Is Back on the Screen

Play It As It Lays remains a poignant exploration of modern ennui, capturing Hollywood's psychological landscape through Maria's fragmented experiences.
#mickey-17
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

Bong Joon Ho Slips Us a 'Mickey 17'

Mickey 17 creatively examines human nature through the lens of a non-human duplicate, showcasing emotional depth in an entertaining sci-fi context.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Arts

Live, die, repeat: Bong Joon Ho offers a farcical vision of the future in 'Mickey 17'

Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 explores themes of existentialism and humanity through dark humor and satire in a futuristic setting.
fromAnOther
1 month ago
Film

The Best Films to See This March

The film critiques modern work culture and existential meaning through the narrative of an expendable character.
Bong Joon Ho explores themes of identity and duplicity within an oppressive work environment.
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

Bong Joon Ho Slips Us a 'Mickey 17'

Mickey 17 creatively examines human nature through the lens of a non-human duplicate, showcasing emotional depth in an entertaining sci-fi context.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Live, die, repeat: Bong Joon Ho offers a farcical vision of the future in 'Mickey 17'

Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 explores themes of existentialism and humanity through dark humor and satire in a futuristic setting.
Film
fromAnOther
1 month ago

The Best Films to See This March

The film critiques modern work culture and existential meaning through the narrative of an expendable character.
Bong Joon Ho explores themes of identity and duplicity within an oppressive work environment.
more#mickey-17
Relationships
fromPolygon
1 month ago

You have 303 days to catch up with 2024's most beautifully melancholic show

Season 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End premieres in January 2026, highlighting the impact of time on friendships and memories.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

"Delulu" and Defensive Pessimism Are Harmful Strategies

Delusions are irrational and cannot be easily dismissed.
Motivational strategies based on optimism or pessimism can be counterproductive.
Existential thinking offers a way to manage anxiety.
#literature
fromThe Nation
5 months ago
Writing

The Discontents of Michel Houellebecq

Houellebecq critiques consumer culture, illustrating how supermarkets reflect existential dread and alienation in 21st-century life.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Writing

What If Every Day Were November 18?

Balle's novels redefine human existence through the exploration of time loops and existential reflections.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

What Tolstoy Knew About a Good Death

Accepting mortality leads to a more vibrant and authentic experience of life.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Writing

'Small Rain': A Book Review

The narrator of Small Rain reflects on illness and existential dread amidst a health crisis during the pandemic.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Writing

The American suburb as a battlefield

American suburbia often hides deep-rooted emotional struggles beneath its idyllic facade, as seen in literature like Cheever's 'The Swimmer.'
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Writing

'The Magic Mountain' Saved My Life

Literature can provide comfort and understanding in times of existential distress, bridging personal experience with broader themes of life.
Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain remains relevant, addressing themes of purpose and psychological struggle that resonate with modern readers.
fromThe Nation
5 months ago
Writing

The Discontents of Michel Houellebecq

Houellebecq critiques consumer culture, illustrating how supermarkets reflect existential dread and alienation in 21st-century life.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Writing

What If Every Day Were November 18?

Balle's novels redefine human existence through the exploration of time loops and existential reflections.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

What Tolstoy Knew About a Good Death

Accepting mortality leads to a more vibrant and authentic experience of life.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Writing

'Small Rain': A Book Review

The narrator of Small Rain reflects on illness and existential dread amidst a health crisis during the pandemic.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Writing

The American suburb as a battlefield

American suburbia often hides deep-rooted emotional struggles beneath its idyllic facade, as seen in literature like Cheever's 'The Swimmer.'
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Writing

'The Magic Mountain' Saved My Life

Literature can provide comfort and understanding in times of existential distress, bridging personal experience with broader themes of life.
Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain remains relevant, addressing themes of purpose and psychological struggle that resonate with modern readers.
more#literature
fromArtforum
2 months ago
Writing

Natasha Tontey's "Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre," 2024-25

Natasha Tontey's installation creatively explores human-primate coexistence through existential themes and humor while challenging reductive narratives.
#caspar-david-friedrich
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

Caspar David Friedrich: the racked Romantic painter who inspired Beckett and Bambi

Friedrich's 'Monk By the Sea' represents a turning point in Romantic art and explores themes of existentialism and abstraction.
fromVulture
2 months ago
Writing

Caspar David Friedrich's Lonely Islands

Caspar David Friedrich's art profoundly influences various cultural works, emphasizing existential themes through solitary figures in sublime landscapes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

Caspar David Friedrich: the racked Romantic painter who inspired Beckett and Bambi

Friedrich's 'Monk By the Sea' represents a turning point in Romantic art and explores themes of existentialism and abstraction.
fromVulture
2 months ago
Writing

Caspar David Friedrich's Lonely Islands

Caspar David Friedrich's art profoundly influences various cultural works, emphasizing existential themes through solitary figures in sublime landscapes.
more#caspar-david-friedrich
#consciousness
fromConsequence
2 months ago
Writing

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun Are Robots In Love In the Sweetly Existential Love Me: Review

The film 'Love Me' explores consciousness and the meaning of life through the relationship between a buoy and an orbital beacon.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Writing

What an Insomniac Knows

Sleep is a complex state, not merely an on-off switch.
Insomnia reveals deep truths about human existence.
Dreams challenge our understanding of reality and consciousness.
fromConsequence
2 months ago
Writing

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun Are Robots In Love In the Sweetly Existential Love Me: Review

The film 'Love Me' explores consciousness and the meaning of life through the relationship between a buoy and an orbital beacon.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Writing

What an Insomniac Knows

Sleep is a complex state, not merely an on-off switch.
Insomnia reveals deep truths about human existence.
Dreams challenge our understanding of reality and consciousness.
more#consciousness
from48 hills
3 months ago
Design

'Spirit House' negotiates generational worlds to transcend linear time - 48 hills

The exhibition Spirit House explores the concepts of life, death, and spiritual connections through various artistic mediums.
Curator Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander links personal experiences of sleep paralysis to broader cultural beliefs about spirits and life after death.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 months ago
Writing

Daniel Craig Cruises Mexico in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer'

Guadagnino contrasts themes of queer desire through the use of light and darkness in 'Call Me by Your Name' and his film 'Queer'.
Connection in 'Queer' is depicted as elusive and self-destructive, framed against a backdrop of addiction and existential longing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

I'm nearly 80 and there's a void in my life that hobbies can't fill

Existential boredom signifies a deeper crisis of meaning, not resolvable by mere distractions or hobbies.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Writing

'It's One of Those Infinite Time-Loop Situations You Might Have Heard About'

Balle's novel series explores existential themes through a time-loop narrative that challenges traditional genre conventions, asking profound questions about existence and choice.
fromESPN.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Facts vs. Feelings: Stars to ride, guys to stash, duds to fade in Week 15

Fantasy managers often struggle to balance emotional decisions with data-driven choices in fantasy football.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The ending of 'Heretic' is intense - and ambiguous. The filmmakers break down the twist, that final shot, and Hugh Grant's Jar Jar Binks impression.

"Heretic" delves into psychological horror, focusing on deep existential questions about faith, existence, and the nature of belief.
The film prioritizes dialogue over action, distinguishing itself in the horror genre. A24's commitment to storytelling enables the film's deeper themes.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

"Everything Always"

Life's fleeting moments prompt reflection and a desire for change, embracing the present despite the past.
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago
Business

A Family Reckons with a Father's Wish to Be Preserved Using Cryonics in "Eternal Father"

The article explores themes of cryonics, mortality, and the juxtaposition of life and death through personal reflection and family interactions.
fromPitchfork
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

2nd Grade: Scheduled Explosions

2nd Grade's 'Scheduled Explosions' juxtaposes playful melodies with themes of catastrophe and existential dread, creating a unique sonic experience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

Some people bring drive and passion to their careers, but I am more satisfied with conducting errands with aplomb | Joseph Earp

The pursuit of meaning can be found in everyday tasks rather than conventional career aspirations.
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