Hello and welcome. I'm Larry Maguire, Dublin-based work and organisational psychologist and lecturer in psychology. Sunday Letters is my readers' newsletter that focuses on life and work in the capitalist system. I write on a broad range of topics, including well-being, freedom at work, technology, society and culture, and the nature of the human condition.
Ultimately, I have only one question I attempt to answer: How can we find meaning, purpose and happiness in a culture and an economy that seems so detrimental to our well-being? This is a conversation with myself, and you're welcome along for the ride.
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Sunday Letters
The newsletter has been goining out to subscribers since 2015 or perhaps even earlier. I publish Sunday Letters weekly
Society & Culture
Articles on Western Industrial society and how it is structured and influenced by forces beyond the individual
Psychology
The world around us is arguably the product of the collective psychology of all of us. Read articles on human psychology
Philosophy
Philosophy was the beginning of science and psychology. Read what it has to offer on how to live the good life.
An Assemblage
A space for poetry, art, stories, essays and obscure dialogues from my world of fiction late night imaginings.
Capitalism
Articles on the impact of Capitalism on people and society and if it's possible within it to achieve the good life.
Socialism
Read articles on the economic and social theory of Socialism and if it is a route to a better way to structure society.
Work
Work plays a dominant role in the lives of people and dramatically influences wellbeing. Read articles on daily work.
Artificial Intelligence
Articles on the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of work and broader society. Will AI be the end of us?
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