From the Archives — The Power of the Past

Future statue, by Robert Aiken, 2015 (public domain - Photo by Jeff Reed, National Archives)

With over 600 entries in the Timeless & Timely archives, it can be overwhelming to sort through.

And for newer subscribers, it’s likely that you missed out on earlier entries that are — wait for it — timeless.

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This week the main essay (“The Promise of Tomorrow”) reminded us that we need to provide some direction amid uncertainty.

This pair of previous entries provides a glimpse into the importance of the past meeting with the present and guiding us toward the future.