Essays

Cosmic Abandonment

On the existentialism of species.

Feb 17 • Jim Hanas

Mussolini: Snub of the Century?

An urgent review.

Jan 20 • Jim Hanas

Generation Trouble

The NYT sends me searching for mine.

Dec 16, 2025 • Jim Hanas

The Quiet Part

What if saying it out loud is the trick?

Jun 24, 2025 • Jim Hanas

The Rise and Rise of the Savvy Bumpkin

A theory I can't stop thinking about.

Nov 17, 2024 • Jim Hanas

I, Vanya

How to write about the things we love.

May 15, 2024 • Jim Hanas

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