Archive - Culture, Uncurled

October 2024

A Bit More on Ritual and Self-Control

We shape invisible things. They shape us

Oct 12 •

Connor Patrick Wood

September 2024

The Science of Religion Part III: Ritual

How a seemingless arbitrary behavior builds self-control, develops executive function, and helps us grow up

Sep 25 •

Connor Patrick Wood

August 2024

The Science of Religion Part II: Mental Health

Religious practice is overwhelmingly beneficial for well-being

Aug 31 •

Connor Patrick Wood

July 2024

Science Saves Religion

By driving the nail into the coffin of 2010s macho atheism

Jul 24 •

Connor Patrick Wood

June 2024

My Grandpa Saved Civilization

On D-Day, he showed the kind of heroism we all need

Jun 6 •

Connor Patrick Wood

May 2024

The Maladaptive Imperium

The liberal-capitalist system isn't adapted for humans. But a Christian culture could be

May 10 •

Connor Patrick Wood

April 2024

Science Is All Anthropology Now

We're using the powers of reason to try to understand the last great mystery

Apr 22 •

Connor Patrick Wood

February 2024

Pray for Your Enemies

God loves awful people, too

Feb 9 •

Connor Patrick Wood

January 2024

The Unbearable Lameness of College

It's okay to roll your eyes at institutions that jump the shark. Even if they're all doing it at once.

Jan 19 •

Connor Patrick Wood

November 2023

The Great Forgetting: Science Edition

Those who forget their classics soon forget their innovations

Nov 14, 2023 •

Connor Patrick Wood

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