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Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs<br/><br/>Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing out loud... then this magazine is for you!<br/><br/>"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - August2024 The Fitzgeraldist: A medication causes women to age in reverse, seeking love and acceptance in a society obsessed with youth. The Price of Moving On: The last ferryman in a dying city must decide whether to leave for the mysterious "Other Side." The Black Widow Case: A widow fights an insurance company after her husband's death in a self-driving car accident. My Husband and Me: A husband's wife agrees to allow him to get a lifelike sex doll leading to unexpected consequences. More Valuable: A man discovers a golden egg, confirming an old fable, but struggles with its implications on existence. Two Left Arms: A woman challenges religious dogma when her brother is born with two left arms. Cost of Human Life: A software engineer programs AI to make life-or-death decisions for a railway company.<br/><br/>After Dinner Conversation believes humanity is improved by ethics and morals grounded in philosophical truth. Philosophical truth is discovered through intentional reflection and respectful debate. In order to facilitate that process, we have created a growing series of short stories across genres, a monthly magazine, and two podcasts. These accessible examples of abstract ethical and philosophical ideas are intended to dra