Essays

These writings explore the strictures of identity all of us carry and how, when understood, they can be reshaped and positively inform our relationships; on a personal level and on a community level.

Lost in Translation

Much like language has changed over the centuries, so have social acceptances. As we have public conversations about differences of opinion, we would be well advised to remember our children will emulate what we teach them about relationships, power and violence.

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Taylor and I

If I came to you and said, “I’m going to be marrying Taylor Swift,” would you believe me?

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Gary Cooper's Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame

Of Nice and Men

What happens when the historical foundations of masculinity start to crumble? Is there a good way forward for American men?

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Blocks of letters that when turned change from 'fact' to 'fake'

Prove It

When AI is summarizing information written by a different AI based on the work of another AI, are you being delivered truth and accuracy? Or is it just a photocopy of a photocopy of the truth? And how will you know?

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A person in a suit with wings falling out of the sky, recalling Icarus

Boeing, Boeing, Gone.

What’s going on at Boeing is an alarm bell for what is going on throughout our nation.

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An illustration of two heads, one has the symbol of a crescent moon and star, the other has a cross

OMG

The greatest fear of authoritarians and despots is that people stop saying “Yes!” and start asking “Why?”

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An image of plants growing alongside dollar bills

Cui Bono

What are you willing to believe without question because you like the way it feels?

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Photo of people-shaped blocks of wood - one red block surrounded by a group of other blocks

Ordinary People

We spend a lot of time thinking about how we talk to and about each other at The Relational Intersect, because, in essence, it’s a reflection of how we think of each other. And, ultimately, how we end up treating one another.

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Close up picture of a red car with an emblem that says "Riviera GS"

GS or BS?

What makes brands so powerful (and so frightening) is that we pay too little attention to the manipulative forces at play.

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Illustration of a man reflected in a mirror many times

Evolve or revolve

Behavior change can come about from many motivators, including negative ones. However, as motivation wanes, the behavior change will go with it. If you’re interested in true, long-lasting behavior change, the key is in identity.

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