Analog media is a subject that's been on my mind a lot the past year as I've explored digital minimalism, but I think the larger analog trend among Gen Z paints a picture of the younger generations' online fatigue. We were sold absolute efficiency and convenience with the do-it-all, anytime anywhere smart phone but now… Continue reading The Analog Revolution: Back to the Future
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Moving Beyond Hope: Dreamers and Doers
Hello loyal blog readers! It's been a long hiatus. 3 years almost. So much has changed since 2023...where even to start? Best place is probably to answer why now that I've decided to make a return to the blog. As I'm sure many others can relate to, in recent months I have found myself plastered… Continue reading Moving Beyond Hope: Dreamers and Doers
Reflections on Life in the 21st Century: A Loss of the Secret and Mysterious
For clarification: when I say the word secret, I am not referring to lies. I'm talking about moments of privacy away from the public eye. I'm talking about personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings confided in others. Somehow as a culture and generation, we are losing this all important value which is essential for developing close… Continue reading Reflections on Life in the 21st Century: A Loss of the Secret and Mysterious
Reclaiming Your Peace in an Attention Economy
Let's be honest. It's nearly impossible to find peace in our lives when the news media is constantly reminding us that the world is in crisis, when advertisers are in constant competition for our attention, and our mobile devices are flooded with pop-up alerts and notifications. Among other factors, I believe this overload of information… Continue reading Reclaiming Your Peace in an Attention Economy
Behind the Mask: Superheroes, Vigilantes, and Revolutionaries
What is the difference between a superhero, a vigilante, and a revolutionary? Naturally, we would like to associate them all with heroism and justice, but upon closer examination, this isn't the case. It is also important to note that heroism and justice are abstract concepts and people's perceptions will vary according to their own interpretation… Continue reading Behind the Mask: Superheroes, Vigilantes, and Revolutionaries
Playing the Game of Life
In the third installment of audiobooks on 2x speed, I would like to introduce you to "The Biggest Bluff" by Maria Konnikova. Not your typical poker player, Maria Konnikova is a Russian-American psychologist who took on poker as a social experiment and went on to become a national poker champion, winning over $300,000 in live… Continue reading Playing the Game of Life
Linguistic Inquiry into Political Candidacy
Long time no post! I've been busy with school but definitely want to get back into writing. There are currently a few drafts in the works that should be coming soon. Stay tuned. Okay, back to the post... SO, I was recently researching something for a school assignment and stumbled across this article from Scientific… Continue reading Linguistic Inquiry into Political Candidacy
The Paris of the Middle East
I started this blog post researching the history of Lebanon but it's complex and a little confusing and I realized it didn't quite fit the mood of what I wanted to say. Instead of analyzing what the country is known for: conflict, unrest, and civil war, I want this post to showcase Lebanon's diverse landscape,… Continue reading The Paris of the Middle East
Everyday Communication Skills Learned From Hostage Negotiation
"What was the difference between bank robbers who took hostages, and CEOs who used hardball tactics to drive down the price of a billion dollar acquisitions? After all, kidnappers are just businessman trying to get the best price." This is a quote from the opening chapter of Chris Voss's book, "Never Split the Difference" and… Continue reading Everyday Communication Skills Learned From Hostage Negotiation
An Unforgettable Life: Part 2
(If you haven't already, please read "An Unforgettable Life: Part 1" before continuing...) So, you've learned all about Marilu Henner and her highly superior autobiographical memory, but what are the implications of that for us average folk? Why is our autobiographical memory important? It's important because it informs our decision making and ultimately how we… Continue reading An Unforgettable Life: Part 2
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