Archive - Positively Flummoxed with Julie Mathison

The rise and rise of western civilization

From agrarian to industrial to digital, how our technologies shape humanity

23 hrs ago • Julie Mathison

Leaving Bag End (or... why fantasy lit is inherently nostalgic)

The power of stories to connect us to our oh so human nature

Sep 10 • Julie Mathison

Every man dies, not every man really lives

How analog values can help you live a more grounded, expressive life

Sep 1 • Julie Mathison

August 2026

It is a truth universally acknowledged...

Oh, sorry, is that taken?

Aug 25 • Julie Mathison

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