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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.10 min read

Learning to Trust in Science

Should we trust in science? Maggie Ciskanik explores the reasons for mistrust in science and why we should continue to trust it.
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Magis Center4 min read

8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Greed

In the 8 Deadly Sins, the sin of greed is the excessive desire for material possessions/wealth but what are some literary examples?
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

A Harvard Astrochemist on Why Cosmology Matters

Karin Öberg shares why cosmology matters by explaining that an accurate cosmology is necessary for understanding the nature of the creator of the cosmos.
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Bill Schmitt5 min read

Pope Francis on Risks of AI: A ‘Theology of the Disembodied’

A look at Pope Francis's World Communications Day message that discusses the risks of AI—an important topic for today's technologically driven society.
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Tim Ryan5 min read

Happiness and Technology: Level Three and Overcoming Ego

A look at Level 3 Happiness and a debate on whether technology can help us overcome ego to transcend Level 1 and Level 2 happiness.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Purposeful Universe Official Trailer

In the Purposeful Universe official trailer video, molecular biologist Dan Kuebler argues that order in the universe implies purpose.
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Katie Kresser, Ph.D.4 min read

Beauty and Tradition: The Cultural Legacy of a Eucharistic Miracle

Join a Magis Author, Dr. Katie Kresser, on her journey through Orvieto, Italy, as she discusses the cultural legacy of a eucharist miracle.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: The Last Episode

In the last episode of Purposeful Lab podcast, our hosts look back on the most memorable moments from the past five seasons, from biology to philosophy.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.4 min read

Fr. Spitzer on How to Pray for Your Enemies and Forgive

Jesus mentions forgiveness more often than any other injunction in the New Testament. Fr. Spitzer shares the power in a prayer for your enemies.
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Magis Center6 min read

8 Deadly Sins in Literature: Vanity

In many lists of the 8 deadly sins, vanity is included in pride. However, some scholars kept it separate. Here are some examples of vanity in literature.
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Purposeful Universe2 min read

Purposeful Lab: Psychological Insights for Healing and Growth

Dr. Matthew Breuninger, a clinical psychologist, shares psychological insights for healing and growth, focusing on trauma, healing, and virtue formation.
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Tim Ryan5 min read

Happiness and Technology: Level Two and Being Better than Others

Continuing to examine happiness and technology, Tim Ryan discusses the ability to see oneself as fuel for a desire to be better than others.
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