Matt Dunch asks whether an eclectic music library really shows that you’re egalitarian and cultured. What he finds may surprise you.
All posts by Matthew Dunch, SJ
Matthew was raised south of Youngstown, Ohio on a steady diet of Star Trek, Capture of the Flag, and taking things apart to see how they work. He was ordained a priest in 2017.
Joined in 2012 21 posts mdunchsj@thejesuitpost.org
Expelling the Jesuits, 2012 Edition
Jesuits have a long history of being exiles–usually for good reason. Matt Dunch covers a recent Jesuit expulsion from Syria.
Commencement, Continuity, and Change
From his (much better) seat as a faculty member, Matthew Dunch takes a look at what changes, and what remains, as graduates cross the stage.
The Robots Are Coming … To Grade
Even though he can’t outsource his grading to robots (yet), Matt Dunch still found time during finals to write a post about it.
Double or Nothing
Matt Dunch takes up Tim O’Brien’s challenge to write his own post about nothing. The editors still aren’t sure if they’re up to something…
Neuro-Everything
Is this your brain on God? Will spiritual directors need to learn to read MRIs? Matt Dunch offers his take on the neuroscience of prayer … and everything else.
A Price for Everything?
If something’s priceless, does that make it more or less valuable? Matt Dunch tackles the question.
Why Questions
Why is the universe the way it is? Will the human capacity to ask why forever outpace our ability to come up with answers? Xavier’s own Matt Dunch takes a break from his Sweet 16 revelry to explore.
Talking with TED
Matt Dunch finds a “frenemy” in TED — and reflects on the differences between fascination and the hard work of real learning.