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These adaptations are always fascinating for pushing these buttons. What is moral evolution, and can any of us really feel responsible for (or proud of) it? Where can we connect to these old tales, and where do they leave us estranged from the cultures that came before us? (8/8)

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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is fascinating for showing how modern creators are required to modernise the moral worlds of ancient sources. (1/8)

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In a culture steeped in centuries of Christian values, our heroes can't be like this. For audiences to accept them, really accept them, these heroes have to – at least partially, at least belatedly – "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). (7/8)

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@LGC_ghost Great piece. Absolutely nailed it ✍️👌

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@ThatChrisRyan Thanks so much for the shoutout, Chris 🙌🏼

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Thanks to @andymartinink for the intros!

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Published today: the rawest thing I've ever written. On divorce, surfing, and healing. Thanks to all who read.

https://t.co/AB1tdoLNbF

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@RichardvReeves @washingtonian Hey @RichardvReeves – I’m working on a piece for @aeonmag about your important work. Might you be open to an interview? If so, please DM me. Happy Sunday 🙂

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@dybalexa Thanks so much, @dybalexa

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For new followers: My essay, first published in The Independent, on Albert Camus and the ways in which he found solace in the absurd joy of football, a.k.a. soccer ⚽️

https://t.co/7iIiTjAiRQ

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@pesachology Thanks for the shoutout! 🙏🏼

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@joe_bowers Kind words, friend 🙏🏼 Thank you.

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@OshanJarow Thank you so much @OshanJarow 🙏🏼 Kind words.

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@BrigidHains @aeonmag @pam3001 Kind words, @BrigidHains 🙌🏼 Thanks for all your hard work at @aeonmag

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Happy 10th birthday to the best publication on the internet, @aeonmag Proud to be a contributor, and lucky to benefit from the editorial talents of @pam3001 ✍️ #10yearsofaeon

https://t.co/iKox5saA0M

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Our celebration of Most Popular of 2022 continues, with @Matt0wen’s ‘The art of listening’, now on Aeon Essays https://t.co/0jLk3qrNAT