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The Longevity Labyrinth: Navigating the Dense Science of “OUTLIVE
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The Longevity Labyrinth: Navigating the Dense Science of “OUTLIVE

Review of OUTLIVE by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford Ah, "OUTLIVE" by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford, a…

Johny McFliggenJuly 25, 2024May 4, 2025
Beauty or Burglary? The Tragic Romance of the Art Thief
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Beauty or Burglary? The Tragic Romance of the Art Thief

Review of THE ART THIEF by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In "The Art Thief," Michael Finkel spins…

Johny McFliggenJuly 17, 2024May 4, 2025
Reinterpreting Scripture: The Provocative Challenge of McClellan’s “The Bible Says So
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Reinterpreting Scripture: The Provocative Challenge of McClellan’s “The Bible Says So

Review of THE BIBLE SAYS SO by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In a literary world saturated with…

Johny McFliggenJuly 9, 2024May 13, 2025
Navigating the Maze of Mediocrity: Can Perino’s Latest Offer More Than Just Truisms?
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Navigating the Maze of Mediocrity: Can Perino’s Latest Offer More Than Just Truisms?

Review of I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME … by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In the ever-spinning…

Johny McFliggenJuly 1, 2024May 4, 2025
The Trail of Redemption: Why Cheryl Strayed’s “WILD” is More Than Just a Memoir of Blistered Feet
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The Trail of Redemption: Why Cheryl Strayed’s “WILD” is More Than Just a Memoir of Blistered Feet

Review of WILD by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford "WILD" by Cheryl Strayed is a testament to the…

Johny McFliggenJune 28, 2024May 4, 2025
Embracing Chaos: Why Rubin’s Creative Philosophy Defies Practicality
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Embracing Chaos: Why Rubin’s Creative Philosophy Defies Practicality

Review of THE CREATIVE ACT by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford If one were to imagine Rick Rubin…

Johny McFliggenJune 23, 2024May 4, 2025
The Mosquito: The Unassuming Tyrant Reshaping Human History
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The Mosquito: The Unassuming Tyrant Reshaping Human History

Review of THE MOSQUITO by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In an intellectual exercise that might make even…

Johny McFliggenMay 27, 2024May 4, 2025
The Empathy Lens: How Stanton’s “Humans of New York” Transcends Repetition to Illuminate Our Shared Humanity
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The Empathy Lens: How Stanton’s “Humans of New York” Transcends Repetition to Illuminate Our Shared Humanity

Review of HUMANS OF NEW YORK by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford If one were to distill the…

Johny McFliggenMay 23, 2024May 4, 2025
Wonders Unveiled: Is “Atlas Obscura” a Treasure Map or a Tourist Trap?
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Wonders Unveiled: Is “Atlas Obscura” a Treasure Map or a Tourist Trap?

Review of ATLAS OBSCURA by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford "Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's…

Johny McFliggenMay 20, 2024May 4, 2025
Felines and Feelings: The Unexpected Depth of Pandemic Isolation in “POETS SQUARE
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Felines and Feelings: The Unexpected Depth of Pandemic Isolation in “POETS SQUARE

Review of POETS SQUARE by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In "POETS SQUARE," Courtney Gustafson presents us with…

Johny McFliggenMay 13, 2024May 13, 2025

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The Intellectual Void of “THE NEXT DAY”: Speculating on Melinda French Gates’ Missed Opportunity

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