Archive - After the Future

A Post-Literate Age

Andrew tate does not read books.

Mar 9 • Jack Whelan

We need a Hunter Thompson to give us some perspective

Mar 6 • Jack Whelan

Looking for a new story, Communitarianism, the AI Apocalypse, Dems & AI, and Iran

Mar 2 • Jack Whelan

February 2026

I like David Frum, but...

Frum says in his most recent podcast interview with Tim Miller, “When Caring Becomes Counterculture”:

Feb 27 • Jack Whelan

Was Qanon Right?

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but where does QAnon go for the apology?

Feb 25 • Jack Whelan

Michael Pollan Finds God?

And BTW, no worries about AI

Feb 24 • Jack Whelan

Quote of the Day: Ashley Frawley

Feb 21 • Jack Whelan

Is Moral Progress Possible?

It is if we want it

Feb 16 • Jack Whelan

What Are the Humanities For?

If you want to understand what I mean by Aspen Institute Liberalism, read Tyler Austin Harper’s piece in The Atlantic about why the humanities are…

Feb 12 • Jack Whelan

The Third Thing

What might it look like?

Feb 11 • Jack Whelan

Q&A on 'Moral Order'

[I wrote this post in early December, but did not send it out as an email because it was too long.

Feb 9 • Jack Whelan

Why Christian Nationalism Is Oxymoronic

Father Michael Ryan lays it out

Feb 8 • Jack Whelan

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