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@paulruth.substack.com
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I write the Substack newsletter Social Benevolence where we better ourselves in order to better the world. Paulruth.substack.com for more. Novel The Algorithm Common Soon: www.sutrahouse.com/books/cmrwkj01n0…

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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 06/10/2026
Be you. You know. That's one point of my concept of Social Benevolence, we must be in touch with ourselves.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 06/10/2026
Thank you very much. What don't you like about Substack?
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 05/10/2026
A simple idea to help solve some pressing ethical issues. #philsky #academicsky #substack #altruism Subscribe for free today. paulruth.substack.com
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 04/10/2026
Here 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.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 02/10/2026
How a card game prepares us for the road ahead. #cribbage #lifelessons #playingcards @bicyclecards.bsky.social #philsky #academicsky paulruth.substack.com/p/cribbage-a...
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Cribbage and Counting Life’s Disorder
Keep looking forward to know you are on the right path.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 01/10/2026
Have you ever lived in a moment that escapes time? #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #time #philosophy paulruth.substack.com/p/a-moment?r...
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A moment
A poem about escaping time.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 25/09/2026
My 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...
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 24/09/2026
If 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...
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A Good Way to Meet a Bee
A poem about supporting bees by dispelling fear of bees.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 24/09/2026
Sure
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 24/09/2026
I'm looking for anyone to review it. Click the link and sign up for updates.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 24/09/2026
I'm always open.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 21/09/2026
Absolutely. Thanks for sharing
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 20/09/2026
paulruth.substack.com/p/invest-in-... #patience #wellness #effectivealtruism #altruism
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 19/09/2026
Thanks
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 19/09/2026
Our 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...
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Sūtra House
An independent literary publisher — six imprints, one careful catalog.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 18/09/2026
paulruth.substack.com/p/invest-in-... Patience costs nothing, but with so much in return. Read for more. #philosjy #academicsky #altruism #benevolence #wellness
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Invest in Patience
When we give ourselves space with patience, we reap the benefits.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 17/09/2026
Not 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-...
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Who needs AI when there are asters blooming in the garden
A poem inspired by a Substack Note (with pictures of flowers)
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 11/09/2026
We are one people. paulruth.substack.com/p/the-human-... #academicsky #philsky #altruism #jazz #writingcommunity
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The Human Condition without Boundaries
How the Detroit Jazz Festival Reminds us that We are People First
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 09/09/2026
Our 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...
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The Algorithm by Paul Ruth
Steven 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.…
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 04/09/2026
When 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...
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Hope is the Hug Love can Give
The power of love allows us to live in a state of hope.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/09/2026
I 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...
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The Algorithm by Paul Ruth
Steven 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.…
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/09/2026
Sorry for the typo. "This". 😜 And thanks for reading and the support! Happy thinking
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/09/2026
What 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...
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Future Trees
A short story on trees in the future.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 28/08/2026
Sometimes the youngest are the most insightful. #teenagerslife #TeenTakeover #altruistic #academicsky #philosky paulruth.substack.com/p/teen-takeo...
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Teen Takeovers, 90s music videos, and Faith in Humanity
Teen Takeovers are indicative of a broader society issue.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 27/08/2026
A poem for Dolly Parton. #poem #dollyparton #altruism paulruth.substack.com/p/to-dolly?r...
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To Dolly
A poem reflecting on the life of Dolly Parton.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 22/08/2026
Let'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...
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My Rational Reaction to AI Slop
AI Slop is evidence that we need humans to create content.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 20/08/2026
A poem about the real objective of a teacher. #poetry #poetrycommunity #altruism paulruth.substack.com/p/a-classroo...
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A Classroom Objective - a poem
Teacher are more than teachers, we are sometimes hope.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 14/08/2026
Anger 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 #altruism
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Angry Happiness
How accepted and encouraged anger shapes a world view.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 13/08/2026
What 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...
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Whitman, Hughes, and "I am" - a poem
A continuation of the American spirit in poetry.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 08/08/2026
Let'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...
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You Can Control Your Habits (why not make them better?)
We now know we have the ability to change, let’s start changing our habits.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 07/08/2026
We need to build our potential in order to enjoy the ride. #life #lifelessons #lifeisarollercoaster #rollercoaster #altruism
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 30/07/2026
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Half Melted - a poem
Half Melted Dew rides on a grass leaf before turning green.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 24/07/2026
We can find the greatest joy in our decisions #altruism #academicsky #philsky #wealth open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...
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Wealth is the Absence of Worry
Money may not make you happy, but it can surely solve a lot of problems.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 17/07/2026
Read the whole piece at link in bio.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 17/07/2026
Sometimes your benevolence can lead to secondary trauma. Some advice I can give at the link. open.substack.com/pub/paulruth... #altruism #benevolence #philsky #academicsky #thought
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Your 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.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 16/07/2026
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the need for love: a poem
A poem about the limitations of hope. Please donate and help those affected by indifference.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 16/07/2026
Would you like to read an article about my experience through this? What are your thoughts? #philsky #academicsky #altruism #wildfiresmoke
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 10/07/2026
We 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...
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If It Were Just as Simple as a Wealth Tax
We need to look at the biggest picture of inequality in society rather than just a wealth tax.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 10/07/2026
Take 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...
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A Moment in the Garden - a poem
A simple captured moment from our garden.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 04/07/2026
What are you thoughts? Read more at the link. #altruism #academicsky #philsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...
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America’s 250 is a Calling to Support Freedom and Humanity
Let us use this 250th Independence Day to motivate us to be good citizens.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/07/2026
Every 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 #altruism
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America’s 250 is a Calling to Support Freedom and Humanity
Let us use this 250th Independence Day to motivate us to be good citizens.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/07/2026
I 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...
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Empathy and Gratefulness walk together
Empathy and being grateful are two aspects of the same practice
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 03/07/2026
Thanks
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 02/07/2026
Part 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...
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 26/06/2026
When 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...
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What I Learned from Giraffes and the Zoo can Help Humanity
My private experience with Giraffes at The Detroit Zoo furthered my thinking about care and respect.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 25/06/2026
A coming of age story set back in the days when millennials were young. #fiction #shortstory #readingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...
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The Place Beyond the Screen: Part 1/2 (short story)
A coming of age story of a young millennial in an evolving 21st century society.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 19/06/2026
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 19/06/2026
The 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...
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World Cup Spectating and Reflecting on our State of the World
The 2026 FIFA World Cup shows us that success comes from perspective rather than innate ability.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 18/06/2026
#poetrycommunity #emilydickinson #ExistentialPoetry #academicsky #philsky open.substack.com/pub/paulruth...
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Emily Dickinson Poem1016 and a Write Back Poem
Emily Dickinson directs our attention in poem number 1016 and a write back poem.
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Paul @paulruth.substack.com · 12/06/2026
Another 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...
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A Poetic Response to AI Inspired by Walt Whitman
From Walt Whitman's learned astronomer to an AI Chatbot, we are reminded of true wonder from time to time.
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