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Matthew Argyle

Matthew Argyle

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Member since February 2026

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A 40 year old guy living in the suburbs with a reasonably well-behaved daughter, a supportive spouse, and a dog I tolerate for the families sake. I'm a curious person who is "ok" at a lot of things and master of none. I spent time in the U.S. Army where I was once described as "the easiest guy to be around." That probably says less about my innate agreeableness and more about an ingrained habit of meeting expectations. Despite a deathly allergy to high-control systems like the US Army, Corporate America, and Mormonism, I've been a zealot for all of them. Writing is part of my quest to learn, unlearn, and to understand.

4 Essays
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4.0 Points

About

Looking For

I'm here for accountability + Help improve my craft + Helping others improve theirs + Learning how to give useful feedback.

Topics Interested In

Meaning & Purpose => Institutions that offer them. Philosophy & Psychology. Vibe coding solutions to idiosyncratic problems that don't scale.

Writing Style

I'll let you know as soon as I do.

Current Project

I'm currently obsessed with the craft of writing great book reviews. The arc of the books I'm grinding through this year covers understanding the non-tangible side of life, especially the religious impulse.

Publishing History

2026

February 2026

Essential Elements of Religion

After finishing Émile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, I'm taking a pass at unpacking his core ideas to determine whether or not I buy what he's selling. The …

In Progress
February 2026

Essential Elements of Religion

After finishing Émile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, I'm taking a pass at unpacking his core ideas to determine whether or not I buy what he's selling. The …

In Progress
February 2026

Essential Elements of Religion

After finishing Émile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, I'm taking a pass at unpacking his core ideas to determine whether or not I buy what he's selling. The …

In Progress
February 2026

Essential Elements of Religion

After finishing Émile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, I'm taking a pass at unpacking his core ideas to determine whether or not I buy what he's selling. The …

In Progress
January 2026

When Meaning Breaks Bad

William James on why religion persists and what it costs.

This piece was a reflection on one of the most profound books I've read recently: the Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. I intended it to be an essayistic …

Jan 22, 2026 +1.0 pts
January 2026

When Meaning Breaks Bad

William James on why religion persists and what it costs.

This piece was a reflection on one of the most profound books I've read recently: the Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. I intended it to be an essayistic …

Jan 22, 2026 +1.0 pts
January 2026

When Meaning Breaks Bad

William James on why religion persists and what it costs.

This piece was a reflection on one of the most profound books I've read recently: the Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. I intended it to be an essayistic …

Jan 22, 2026 +1.0 pts
January 2026

When Meaning Breaks Bad

William James on why religion persists and what it costs.

This piece was a reflection on one of the most profound books I've read recently: the Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. I intended it to be an essayistic …

Jan 22, 2026 +1.0 pts

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