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The Case Against "Christian Fiction” and For Christian Storytelling

You’ll sometimes hear critics of the idea that Christian authors should write compelling universal stories rather than Christian Fiction argue that Jesus commanded His followers to preach the Gospel, not to tell stories. But this objection misunderstands the nature of storytelling and the profound role it has played in advancing Christian truth throughout history. Let’s take a look at how…

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How AI Policing of Anime Piracy Could Reshape the Industry

The anime industry has long been on the horns of a dilemma: Pursue artistic innovation, or bow to commercial pressures? And the latest move by the Japanese government to combat piracy with A.I. could change anime’s trajectory. With $2 million allocated to develop an A.I.-powered system that tracks and removes pirated content, this ambitious effort aims to protect intellectual property.

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A.I. Books: The Death of the Author?

There’s been a marked uptick in nervous chatter within the publishing world over A.I. books. Some say they’ll upend the whole industry, while others once again predict the death of the author. Hat tip to author JD Cowan for pointing me to this piece in The Bookseller about an upstart publisher called Spines. Related: Larry Correia on the A.I. Enthusiasm Deficit Expanding their…

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And Now We Give Thanks

An often overlooked part of being a writer is that people tend to open up to you. Maybe it’s because we’re not shy about publicly giving our two cents that folks feel inclined to confide in authors. That’s a long way of saying that I know this past year has had a lot of ups and downs for many regulars here. And whether you’re a new writer grinding to break in, a pro who made a big score…

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Larry Correia on the A.I. Enthusiasm Deficit

In case you missed it, speculation about the effects of A.I. on the publishing industry are bubbling up again. For instance: Over on X yesterday, a bunch of authors struck up a conversation about A.I. that included this item: That tweet caught the attention of best selling author Larry Correia, who replied: Related: A.I. Writing Not to be contrarian, but I’m one of those oddballs…

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The Anime Girl Depopulation Psyop

In recent years, the cultural exchange between Japan and the West has seen anime grow from a niche interest to a major entertainment force. However, this cultural phenomenon coincides with alarming trends in birthrates, both in Japan and in Western nations. Crazy as it sounds at first, the severity of the crisis demands that the question be asked: Could anime, with its idealized portrayals of…

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How Pop Culture Trapped Millennials in the Phantom Zone

Spend enough time with Millennials, and you’ll notice their conversations often gravitate toward their favorite pop culture franchises. For many, these brands aren’t just entertainment—they’ve become extensions of their identities. It’s not unusual for people of any age to fantasize about being part of their beloved stories, and that goes double for Generation Y. However…

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When a Witchcraft Law Jailed an English Medium During WWII

It’s no secret to readers of this blog that witchery–in the secular form that phenomenon has now taken–remains a scourge of civilization. What you may not know is that His Majesty’s government took action to protect military secrets from a suspected witch during WWII. Related: Vampire of the Amazon Related: Revisiting the Rosenhan Hoax while some may be disappointed that Duncan…

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Poso Notices Generation Y

This past year especially, the media blitz trying to psyop people into conflating Generation Y and Millennials seems to have gone into overdrive. But reality always wins. Now, the inherent absurdity of predictive models that lump in kids born oline with those who didn’t have cell phones until college is becoming unignorable. And one internet influencer who notices Generation Y is Agent…

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After the Mall: Can We Build a New Third Place?

It’s hard for Zoomers to believe, but the mall was once not only the preferred place to shop, its importance went beyond a mere retail hub. The mall served as a gathering spot where people connected, interacted, and shared their lives beyond their homes and workplaces. Malls, which began in the 1950s and reached their peak in the 1980s, were central to the social and cultural life of many towns.

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