The medicalization of human nature has unwelcome consequences. The post Weakness of Will Is Not a Biological Condition appeared first on The American Conservative .
Takimag Weakness of Will Is Not a Biological Condition The medicalization of human nature has unwelcome consequences. TakiMag (Photo by Joe Martinez for The Washington Post via Getty Images) There is nothing more important than the trivial, as Sherlock Holmes well knew. The smallest indications often (though not always) have the widest implications. One should always be on the lookout for deeper significance while, of course, guarding against paranoia and the siren song of conspiracy theory. There are perhaps few things more trivial than letters to the British Medical Journal, but they sometimes suggest…Open
For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.
For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.Open
What if the worst day of your life was actually the day you got rescued? In this episode of American Recovery, Aaron Prager sits down with author and speaker Damon West—a former Division I quarterback turned meth addict who was sentenced to 65 years in Texas prison… and found freedom long before he ever walked out. Damon shares his life-changing “Coffee Bean” story, why hope is essential, and how a simple daily practice—taking personal inventory—can set you free from resentment, fear, and the mental prison so many of us live in. If you’re battling addiction, rebuilding your life, or just trying to become the best version of yourself—this series is a blueprint for recovery, purpose, and servant leadership. Watch our…
