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These moves to assess—and punish—humanities programs based on their ultimate financial upside should be understood as part of [a broader effort](https://www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/should-us-politicians-be-cutting-humanities-courses) to defund them entirely.
The Humanities Have Sown the Seeds of Their Own Destruction - The Atlantic
Tyler Austin Harper
Stop thinking so much about the “problem,” taking everyone else’s inventory—diagnosing and repairing the cause of your discontent. And instead, turn your focus to your own responses and attitude; attend to who you want to be in a world that will always be not entirely to your liking. Then you can create a good life without changing anyone or anything.
Can't Stop Thinking
Colier, Nancy
When stressed we should ask ourselves, is this an actual threat? If it is an actual threat, then can I do anything about it?
The Art of Taking It Easy
Brian King
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