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John Mac Ghlionn

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John Mac Ghlionn is a psychosocial researcher and essayist. His work has been published, among others, by the New York Post, Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. Follow him on Twitter, @ghlionn

Articles by John Mac Ghlionn


Could the Game of Chess Help Create Smarter STEM Students?

Mar 18, 2022 · John Mac Ghlionn · Comments Off on Could the Game of Chess Help Create Smarter STEM Students?

Contrary to popular belief, the wars of tomorrow won’t be fought in the trenches. They’ll be fought in labs and lecture halls around the world. Powerful minds, rather than powerful … Continue reading “Could the Game of Chess Help Create Smarter STEM Students?”


As the US turns its Back on Western Classics, China Embraces Them

Feb 23, 2022 · John Mac Ghlionn · Comments Off on As the US turns its Back on Western Classics, China Embraces Them

In 2019, the Society for Classical Studies, a non-profit North American scholarly organization devoted to all aspects of Greek and Roman civilization, held a rather memorable conference in San Diego. … Continue reading “As the US turns its Back on Western Classics, China Embraces Them”

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  • The Media Take On the UNC Board Mar 20, 2023

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