There Is Still a Solution
Step Two, ninety years later: Joe Van Wie reflects on shared recovery, thoughts and emotions, social class, and the ocean-liner metaphor in Alcoholics Anonymous.
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What If Pain Doesn’t Have To Be The Fuel
A reflection on intelligence, progress, and whether meaningful change has to begin with suffering. Joe considers another source of motivation: curiosity, connection, and the possibility of a better life.
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Ernest Hemingway: A Postmortem Clinical Review
After watching the Hemingway documentary, Joe reflects on the experiences behind the literary legend, including family history, trauma, alcohol, and emotional distress. This is an interpretive essay about a historical figure.
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Recovery Capital: Wealth That Actually Matters
Recovery involves more than willpower. Joe explores the value of relationships, resources, stability, and opportunities that people can draw on as they build a life in recovery.
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Psychosis Lite
An essay connecting questions about perception and shared reality with substance use and modern culture. Joe begins with the complex range of experiences described as psychosis.
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The Algorithm Ate Act II
What happens when attention is constantly interrupted? Joe considers digital environments, the stories people follow, and the place of sustained attention in recovery.
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‘From Amsterdam to Artificial Intelligence’ Published In Columbia University’s Social Work Review
Joe reflects on his interest in artificial intelligence and the relationship between technology, human vulnerability, and social work. The essay introduces his published work and his concerns about responsible deployment.
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