Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 06/10/2026Be you. You know. That's one point of my concept of Social Benevolence, we must be in touch with ourselves. 120
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 05/10/2026A simple idea to help solve some pressing ethical issues. #philsky #academicsky #substack #altruism Subscribe for free today. paulruth.substack.com 161
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 04/10/2026Here it is, the cover for my debut novel! It is now available for pre-order: www.sutrahouse.com/books/cmrwkj... #academicsky #philsky #novel #fiction #novel #debutnovel Our stories will protect us from AI or SI doom. 090
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 02/10/2026How a card game prepares us for the road ahead. #cribbage #lifelessons #playingcards @bicyclecards.bsky.social #philsky #academicsky paulruth.substack.com/p/cribbage-a...paulruth.substack.comCribbage and Counting Life’s DisorderKeep looking forward to know you are on the right path. 030
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 01/10/2026Have you ever lived in a moment that escapes time? #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #time #philosophy paulruth.substack.com/p/a-moment?r...paulruth.substack.comA momentA poem about escaping time. 000
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 25/09/2026My take on saving the bees with plenty of pictures of bees on a native aster! #savethebees #beerlovers #altruism #academicsky #philosky paulruth.substack.com/p/a-good-way... 040
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 24/09/2026If anything, I implore you to click just to see this picture I was able to get. Thanks for reading and Happy Thinking. #savethebees #poetrycommunity #altruism #garden paulruth.substack.com/p/a-good-way...paulruth.substack.comA Good Way to Meet a BeeA poem about supporting bees by dispelling fear of bees. 011
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 24/09/2026I'm looking for anyone to review it. Click the link and sign up for updates. 110
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 20/09/2026paulruth.substack.com/p/invest-in-... #patience #wellness #effectivealtruism #altruism 140
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 19/09/2026Our stories will protect us. A tag line for my new novel being published by Sutra House! (looking like March or Feb for release) Click below for review copies and notifications. I am willing to support you as you support me. Open for interviews. www.sutrahouse.com/books/cmrwkj...sutrahouse.comSūtra HouseAn independent literary publisher — six imprints, one careful catalog. 130
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 18/09/2026paulruth.substack.com/p/invest-in-... Patience costs nothing, but with so much in return. Read for more. #philosjy #academicsky #altruism #benevolence #wellnesspaulruth.substack.comInvest in PatienceWhen we give ourselves space with patience, we reap the benefits. 051
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 17/09/2026Not sure if the algorithm here will like this poem, but hey we have to create. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #aisky #altruism #garden paulruth.substack.com/p/who-needs-...paulruth.substack.comWho needs AI when there are asters blooming in the gardenA poem inspired by a Substack Note (with pictures of flowers) 043
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 11/09/2026We are one people. paulruth.substack.com/p/the-human-... #academicsky #philsky #altruism #jazz #writingcommunitypaulruth.substack.comThe Human Condition without BoundariesHow the Detroit Jazz Festival Reminds us that We are People First 040
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 09/09/2026Our stories will protect us from AI. This is a principle theme of my novel coming out in Feb. 2027. I am willing to talk with anyone about it and tell the world that you read it and spoke to me about it. Anyone interested? Thanks. www.sutrahouse.com/books/cmrwkj...sutrahouse.comThe Algorithm by Paul RuthSteven Walker didn't know what the code did. He knew he'd been paid for it five times, and that was enough. He didn't know what the program did. He didn't know who was paying. Then they came for him.… 100
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 04/09/2026When we turn from anger, we can choose hope. Then, we are able to make positive choices. #academicsky #philosky #altruism #hope #love paulruth.substack.com/p/hope-is-th...paulruth.substack.comHope is the Hug Love can GiveThe power of love allows us to live in a state of hope. 030
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/09/2026I know many of you like to talk about books or even review them. Well, my debut novel is expected Feb 2027! Follow this link to be notified or request a review copy! Thanks for your love of books and Happy Thinking www.sutrahouse.com/books/cmrwkj...sutrahouse.comThe Algorithm by Paul RuthSteven Walker didn't know what the code did. He knew he'd been paid for it five times, and that was enough. He didn't know what the program did. He didn't know who was paying. Then they came for him.… 130
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/09/2026Sorry for the typo. "This". 😜 And thanks for reading and the support! Happy thinking 063
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/09/2026What if the trees survived and we didn’t? Well, read tis short short story for a glimpse. #fiction #shortstory #quickread #reading #climatechange paulruth.substack.com/p/future-tre...paulruth.substack.comFuture TreesA short story on trees in the future. 091
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 28/08/2026Sometimes the youngest are the most insightful. #teenagerslife #TeenTakeover #altruistic #academicsky #philosky paulruth.substack.com/p/teen-takeo...paulruth.substack.comTeen Takeovers, 90s music videos, and Faith in HumanityTeen Takeovers are indicative of a broader society issue. 061
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 27/08/2026A poem for Dolly Parton. #poem #dollyparton #altruism paulruth.substack.com/p/to-dolly?r...paulruth.substack.comTo DollyA poem reflecting on the life of Dolly Parton. 061
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 22/08/2026Let's think a little more clearly about AI Slop and realize content needs the human touch to be good. #aigenerated #aislop #altruistic #academicsky #philosky paulruth.substack.com/p/my-rationa...paulruth.substack.comMy Rational Reaction to AI SlopAI Slop is evidence that we need humans to create content. 0103
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 20/08/2026A poem about the real objective of a teacher. #poetry #poetrycommunity #altruism paulruth.substack.com/p/a-classroo...paulruth.substack.comA Classroom Objective - a poemTeacher are more than teachers, we are sometimes hope. 041
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 14/08/2026Anger can be encouraged in a society to the point that it is oppressive. paulruth.substack.com/p/angry-happ... #male #masculineenergy #mentalhealth #maleanger #academicsky #philsky #altruismpaulruth.substack.comAngry HappinessHow accepted and encouraged anger shapes a world view. 050
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 13/08/2026What is your contribution to American identity? A poem by Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, and me. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #poetrylovers paulruth.substack.com/p/whitman-hu...paulruth.substack.comWhitman, Hughes, and "I am" - a poemA continuation of the American spirit in poetry. 040
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 08/08/2026Let's change those bad habits for the better. It is not only possible, but there is clear researched ways to be able to do so. #habits #HabitBuilding #altruism #philsky #academicsky paulruth.substack.com/p/you-can-co...paulruth.substack.comYou Can Control Your Habits (why not make them better?)We now know we have the ability to change, let’s start changing our habits. 040
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 07/08/2026We need to build our potential in order to enjoy the ride. #life #lifelessons #lifeisarollercoaster #rollercoaster #altruism 010
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 30/07/2026open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #poetrycommunityopen.substack.comHalf Melted - a poemHalf Melted Dew rides on a grass leaf before turning green. 000
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 24/07/2026We can find the greatest joy in our decisions #altruism #academicsky #philsky #wealth open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comWealth is the Absence of WorryMoney may not make you happy, but it can surely solve a lot of problems. 041
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 17/07/2026Sometimes your benevolence can lead to secondary trauma. Some advice I can give at the link. open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #altruism #benevolence #philsky #academicsky #thoughtopen.substack.comYour Benevolence Can Atrophy (and how not to let it)Being a good person leads to good actions, but you have to do good actions to be a good person. 070
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 16/07/2026open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #poetry #poetrycommunity #altruismopen.substack.comthe need for love: a poemA poem about the limitations of hope. Please donate and help those affected by indifference. 040
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 16/07/2026Would you like to read an article about my experience through this? What are your thoughts? #philsky #academicsky #altruism #wildfiresmoke 010
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 10/07/2026We need to spend our time and efforts on practical public policy. We cannot punish our way into a more fair society. Read what I learned from Ray Madoff and more at my article. #WealthTax #inequality #raymadoff #ezraklein #philsky #academicsky #altruism open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comIf It Were Just as Simple as a Wealth TaxWe need to look at the biggest picture of inequality in society rather than just a wealth tax. 050
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 10/07/2026Take some time to write about a moment you find interesting. It will help you to slow down from the world. #poetry #poem #altruism #readingcommunity #writingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comA Moment in the Garden - a poemA simple captured moment from our garden. 071
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 04/07/2026What are you thoughts? Read more at the link. #altruism #academicsky #philsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comAmerica’s 250 is a Calling to Support Freedom and HumanityLet us use this 250th Independence Day to motivate us to be good citizens. 052
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/07/2026Every year we commit to a more perfect union, America's 250 is a chance to be even better with all the knowledge we have acquired over the 250 years. open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #America250 #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay #freedom #altruismopen.substack.comAmerica’s 250 is a Calling to Support Freedom and HumanityLet us use this 250th Independence Day to motivate us to be good citizens. 010
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/07/2026I have thought for a long time that #altruism depends on #empathy to drive our action. Let me know what you think about this piece I wrote two year ago. open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comEmpathy and Gratefulness walk togetherEmpathy and being grateful are two aspects of the same practice 010
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 02/07/2026Part 2, but sure to read the first part. It's a coming of age story for millennials. This is the opening line of part 2. Click through to read all including part 1. #reading #fiction #storytime #storytelling #shortstory open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... 170
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 26/06/2026When we listen to animals, we learn how to be better people. Check out some of my giraffe photos in this weeks post. #giraffe #altruism #writingcommunity #zoo #philosky #academicsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comWhat I Learned from Giraffes and the Zoo can Help HumanityMy private experience with Giraffes at The Detroit Zoo furthered my thinking about care and respect. 040
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 25/06/2026A coming of age story set back in the days when millennials were young. #fiction #shortstory #readingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comThe Place Beyond the Screen: Part 1/2 (short story)A coming of age story of a young millennial in an evolving 21st century society. 030
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 19/06/2026The FIFA World Cup 2026 is an interesting way to think about the state of the world. Here is my take. #FIFAWorldCup #FIFA #soccer #football #sports #poltics #philsky #academicsky #altruism open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comWorld Cup Spectating and Reflecting on our State of the WorldThe 2026 FIFA World Cup shows us that success comes from perspective rather than innate ability. 020
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 18/06/2026#poetrycommunity #emilydickinson #ExistentialPoetry #academicsky #philsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comEmily Dickinson Poem1016 and a Write Back PoemEmily Dickinson directs our attention in poem number 1016 and a write back poem. 040
Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 12/06/2026Another poetry write back. This time I am writing back to Walt Whitman's 'Learned Astronomer' reflecting on AI. #poetrycommunity #ai #philsky #academicsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...open.substack.comA Poetic Response to AI Inspired by Walt WhitmanFrom Walt Whitman's learned astronomer to an AI Chatbot, we are reminded of true wonder from time to time. 170