Ed Hinman Aug 27, 20238 minBarbarianismThe Book that Changed My Life How Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding helped me dream big and escape mediocrity.
Ed Hinman Jul 28, 20239 minBarbarianismThe Common Good (Brave New World - 1/2)Harnessing science and technology, how far will a government go to ensure happiness for their citizens? Aldous Huxley offers answers
Ed Hinman Apr 28, 202310 minBarbarianismA Year of Cowardice and Courage (3/4)Preparing for the most important fist fight of my life, I learned to call upon the barbarian inside and step forward with courage.
Ed Hinman Feb 17, 20236 minBarbarianismRisk Being the FoolAs kids, we risked embarrassment in activities we loved to do. As adults we avoid risk and embarrassment at all costs.
Ed Hinman Nov 25, 20226 minBarbarianismWarriors Without War (Moral Equivalent of War - 2/2) Can an over-civilized and sedentary nation retain the attributes of war while denying war's dire consequences? William James says Yes.
Ed Hinman Nov 18, 20225 minBarbarianismThe Strenuous Life (Moral Equivalent of War - 1/2) Can over-civilized men protect a nation? In the late 19th Century, Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressives said No.
Ed Hinman Jul 14, 20225 minBarbarianismBarbarian Women - Thank YouMore than a few women have asked, “Hey! Can women be barbarians too?” Here’s my response to all the Barbarian Women out there!
Ed Hinman Jun 23, 20223 minBarbarianismAncient Feelings Defeat Modern Desperation The acclaimed author, David Foster Wallace stood before graduates at Kenyon College and gave one of the most famous commencement speeches in