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Blackstone and The Halloween Assumption

Performativity and exhibitionism are two of the most enduring and pervasive problems in our intensely narcissistic society. Social media enables it. The business ecosystem enables it Politics enables it In fact, most organized systems of human interaction enable it. This is the reason mental health issues are often not taken…

Depression

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The Unicorn Called Unconditional Love

We all love with conditions. Sorry to burst your bubble, Katy Perry, but unconditional love is a myth. I know everyone is going to get flustered and say their case is different and that they love their partners unconditionally. Horse shit, darling. Just like secret service agents, most times, conditions…

Unconditional Love

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The Myth of the Good Person

You are not a good person and that’s ok. I think the description of a bad person is pretty set in stone. We can unanimously agree that any person that happily causes pain to people around them, takes advantage of them, and hides the truth is a bad person. It…

Good Samaritan

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Apr 7

To Settle or Not To Settle

After the euphoria of clearing my papers waned, the iceberg of ‘what next?’ loomed ominously before me. Everyone around me had a side hustle. I was the only one the god of side hustles forsook. It felt like I had spent the better part of five years hustling for materials…

Passion

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Apr 1

Five Lessons for Humanity: Review of Spirited Away (2001)

Spirited Away (2001) is a coming-of-age story that centers on the ten-year-old Chihiro. After her parents were turned into pigs upon eating food meant for the spirits, Chihiro embarks on a grueling quest in the spirit world to save them. Analysis

Anime

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Five Lessons for Humanity: Review of Spirited Away (2001)

Mar 9

The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Why We Stay in Uncomfortable Situations -

Our brain hates many things: Being wrong Being in awkward situations Being rejected But one thing the brain hates the most is loss. So, it actively tries to avoid those losses, even at the risk of incurring more losses down the line. This is why we: Buy two extra packs…

Sunk Costs

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The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Why We Stay in Uncomfortable Situations -

Feb 25

A Virus More Sinister Than COVID

There is a virus out there everyone is catching. I have caught it many times and I am sure you have caught it just as much as I have, or even more. Like COVID, this virus has different strains — two actually — and different vaccines. …

Emotional Contagion

12 min read

Jan 29

The Age of Instruction and Self-Proclaimed Experts

Welcome to the 2020s, the age of instruction, self-proclaimed experts, and snake oil salesmen. A period where you can earn $4,000 in two hours, just by clicking the link in the description box. From WhatsApp masterclasses to YouTube tutorials on writing, femininity, and cryptocurrency, knowledge is a commodity everyone is…

Expert

12 min read

Jan 13

If You’re Happy and You Know It, Post a Snap

Our smiles and social media operate on the same principles. Before you hiss and close this page, let me explain. Let’s say you win the lottery or your crush tells you they love you. This stimulus (winning money or love) makes you happy, and a smile comes to your lips…

Social Media

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If You’re Happy and You Know It, Post a Snap

Dec 31, 2021

The Electricity of Love: Review of The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)

Synopsis The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) follows the life, the relationship, and the creative rise, fall, and ‘re-rise’ of the animator Louis Wain. On the surface, the movie seems like an endless cycle of unfortunate events, dotted with way too many cats and cat pictures. …

Louis Wain

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