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“In a speech, the columnist Charles Krauthammer.... offered a new version of Socrates' famous saying, "The unexamined life is not worth living." In our age of bottomless self-love and obsession with our own feelings, Krauthammer suggested, "The too-examined life is not worth living either.”

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John Leo

John Leo is an American writer known for his humorous and satirical style. Born on June 16, 1935, he has had a career as an editor and columnist in several media organizations. Leo is celebrated for his insightful observations on cultural, political, and social issues. more

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