Life Examined
Jonathan Bastian
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A weekly exploration of psychology, philosophy, endurance sports, and finding meaning in the modern world. lifeexamined.substack.com
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MAR 28, 2026
"Moby-Dick" remains a psychedelic enigma
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11 MIN
MAR 21, 2026
The Japanese Art of Happiness
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9 MIN
MAR 16, 2026
Is "Lonesome Dove" an answer to modern male loneliness?
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8 MIN
MAR 13, 2026
In praise of quiet kindness, when the world is asking us to be loud
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6 MIN
MAR 4, 2026
The Two Quotes I Think of — and Lean on — Every Day
What Viktor Frankl and Seneca say about meaning and mental health. An essay from <a href="http://lifeexamined.substack.com" class="linkified" target="_blank">LifeExamined.substack.com</a>. Please subscribe! It's only takes a minute. <br/><br/>Get full access to Life Examined at <a href="https://lifeexamined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">lifeexamined.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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