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The Human, Mined

Essays that take one belief apart at a time, and follow the question wherever it leads.

“I have not already decided where this will end. I will go wherever it leads me.”

Start with the first essay: What If I'm Wrong? · 3 min

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03 / Index

Every essay, in order

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Follow a question

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What is our economy actually for?

An examination of capitalism, value, and what an economy makes possible in our lives.

  1. Part 1: Do I Believe in Capitalism?
  2. Part 2: What Do We Mean by Value?

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Questions to sit with

Explore the questions

A little room to reflect on what you believe, what has changed, and what you want to examine next.

06 / Topics

Four questions I keep returning to

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07 / About the writer

Following the questions wherever they lead

Will Alder is the pen name of the writer behind The Human, Mined. A construction professional for more than 30 years, including 10 years of technical education teaching experience, he is a craftsman, husband, and father living and working in the Great Lakes region.

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