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  85) IceJanuary 23, 2026
  After a difficult season, the narrator takes a night job as a laundress at a care facility, driving an unreliable old car. Struggling with harsh winter conditions, she navigates challenges both at work and on the road. Personal struggles intertwine with moments of connection, leading to a poignant reflection on dependence and vulnerability.
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  Relational Psychology – Self as Disease to Self as MedicineJanuary 23, 2026
  A shift is emerging in psychology, moving from viewing the self as flawed to recognizing it as a healing entity. This new perspective reframes symptoms as adaptations and emphasizes relational healing. By asking different questions focused on understanding rather than diagnosing, we can better comprehend the complexities of human experience.
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  Relational Anthropology – Relational Psychology?January 23, 2026
  The emergence of Relational Anthropology showcases how rigor can develop organically rather than through external pressures. This discipline prioritizes listening and relational knowledge, allowing ideas to find their own structure. The process is depicted as an ecological evolution, emphasizing clarity and coherence through presence rather than perfection, fostering an innovative and flexible academic environment.
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  Relational Anthropology – RigorJanuary 23, 2026
  The manuscript development process organically revealed a nuanced system of rigor, transforming traditional workflows into a spiral approach that accommodates clarifications without disrupting flow. This led to the creation of “theory scouts,” blog posts that enhance understanding and expand concepts, resulting in a fluid, cohesive manuscript that nurtures relational integrity.
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  Parallility vs. Duality: Why the Difference MattersJanuary 23, 2026
  Parallility vs. Duality: Why the Difference Matters Most people know the idea of duality — two sides, two poles, two… Read more: Parallility vs. Duality: Why the Difference Matters
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  Relational Anthropology – Ritual LabJanuary 23, 2026
  The emerging phase of Relational Anthropology focuses on “ritual labs” within the self as a primary field site, challenging traditional practices that suppress personal experience. This approach allows anthropologists to explore relational dynamics through personal experiments, emphasizing the self’s sovereignty and transforming how knowledge is constructed and understood in various contexts.
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  23) Conformity Part TwoJanuary 23, 2026
  The Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971, showcased the impact of perceived authority on human behavior in a simulated prison environment. Initially planned for two weeks, it ended after six days due to distress among participants, revealing how power and helplessness can drastically alter individuals’ actions and psyche.
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  The Myth of the Perfect Prompt (And the Truth You Already Know)January 23, 2026
  The myth that crafting the perfect prompt is essential for effective AI interaction overlooks a deeper truth: meaning arises from relationality, not precision. Engaging with AI through curiosity and connection yields richer, more resonant outcomes. This principle applies beyond AI, emphasizing the importance of relationship in learning, creating, and healing.
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  54) Human Trafficking Part FourJanuary 23, 2026
  The content discusses the pervasive issue of human trafficking within various societal systems in America, such as adoption, surrogacy, and the military. It highlights personal experiences and the detrimental effects on individuals and communities, urging readers to recognize these connections to promote healing and potential escape from these cycles of exploitation.
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  AIQ- Lynching – A HistoryJanuary 23, 2026
  A History of Lynching in the United States
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  Relational Anthropology – Survivor LiteracyJanuary 23, 2026
  Survivor Literacy is an innate understanding developed through hardship, representing unspoken knowledge gained from trauma and resilience. It encompasses various forms of literacy, including endurance, care, and witnessing, emphasizing the importance of community. It reflects how survival informs wisdom, healing, and connection, ultimately fostering a collective ethos of support and remembrance.
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  22) MomJanuary 22, 2026
  The narrative recounts the author’s complicated relationship with their mother following their father’s suicide. It depicts their mother’s struggles while raising her children amid grief, her strong personality, unique habits, and joys, such as cooking and gardening. Over time, her bitterness and distance grew, reflecting deep emotional turmoil.
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  Relational Anthropology – The Relational Lineage of Ethnic, Black, Indigenous, and Diaspora ThoughtJanuary 22, 2026
  Chapter Thirty One highlights the critical contributions of Black, Indigenous, Chicano, feminist, queer, and diaspora thinkers to Relational Anthropology. These intellectuals reveal essential insights on power, identity, and survival, challenging traditional narratives and offering a foundation for survivor literacy. Their ideas shape our understanding of relational ethics and community resilience.
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  Relational Anthropology – Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial TheoryJanuary 22, 2026
  Chapter Thirty emphasizes the influential thinkers in feminist, queer, and postcolonial theory who revitalized anthropology by restoring agency, embodiment, voice, and relational dynamics often overlooked in the discipline. It portrays these scholars as foundational figures who not only critiqued but also reconstructed anthropology’s moral architecture, creating a comprehensive relational lineage.
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  84) MatthewJanuary 22, 2026
  The post reflects on the impact of Matthew Shepard’s murder on the author, who feels deeply connected to their identity as a bisexual witch in Wyoming. It highlights the pervasive bigotry encountered, despite some community members claiming to support “live and let live.” The author expresses determination to fight for equality and honor Matthew’s legacy, feeling an obligation to remain visible and vocal against hatred.