How would you go about learning everything about somebody else’s soul—without speaking with the person? This is Shai’s task in The Emperor’s Soul; she must uncover as many secrets of Emperor Ashravan’s soul as she can so as to convincingly recreate it using magic. Her processes and methods of learning are fascinating and make this quick fantasy read quite interesting. I explore those methods and the philosophy behind them in my latest Substack post:
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The Reckoners is a young-adult-level look at how motivations and views of human nature affect our choices and ultimately our society.
Indoctrination is psychologically abusive—even when unintentional. I've experienced its effects firsthand.
Elizabeth Bennet’s story in *Pride and Prejudice* shows how bias and emotion distort judgment—and how honest self-reflection can lead to truth and growth.
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