The Internet Never Forgets—But Should It?
Mistakes get screenshotted and immortalized, leaving people with a kind of digital scarlet letter.
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Exploring our thoughts and society, challenging perspectives, enlightening revelations.
Is the Special Olympics Preventing Athletes from Competing in the Olympics?
The Special Olympics has been a powerful positive force in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people with intellectual disabilities, inspiring vast improvements in physical fitness and healthcare (it's healthy athletes program has helped more than 1.9 million people worldwide) as well as giving them the
Cooking Up Hard Lessons
In early 2004, I found myself back in Oregon, desperately seeking a fresh start. The previous two years had been a dark period, driven by a hopelessness that made otherwise unimaginable choices possible. Alongside Ed, a sociopath whose nature was as ingrained as a shark in water, I had been
Forward Together
It feels like we're moving at warp speed, the world spinning faster than we can keep pace. The future looms, a vast unknown, stirring our collective anxiety. It's as if the zeitgeist itself is broadcasting a constant stream of fear and uncertainty. Feelings that, in truth,
Reading/listening comprehension - Our education system has failed us. Jonathan Glazer's Oscar Speech.
All our choices were made to reflect and confront us in the present, not to say, ‘Look what they did then’; rather, ‘what we do now,' Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst. It’s shaped all of our past and present.
Right now, we stand here
Redefining Subversion From Critique to Connection
There was a time when I viewed subversive entertainment—through its dark, witty humor and sharp social commentary—as a tool for change, challenging rigid societal norms, encouraging open-mindedness, and holding a mirror up to the uglier aspects of humanity. Series like "The Simpsons", "Family Guy,"
Mastodon, the Fediverse and ActivityPub
I am conflicted about Mastodon (The Fediverse as a whole really but it's easier to understand in the context of Mastodon). On one hand, Mastodon, or a similar platform, represents what I believe to be the future of social media—a decentralized approach facilitated by protocols like ActivityPub.
Future of Gender
I believe that in the future, gender will be viewed as just another aspect of expression, with the foundation for such a perspective already being laid. The digital age has introduced platforms, games and virtual realities where individuals can freely craft and redefine their identities, beyond the confines of their
Universal Language
In many languages, words for 'mother' and 'father' are composed of easy-to-articulate sounds like 'ma,' 'pa,' 'ba,' and 'da.' This isn't just a coincidence. Babies around the world typically start speaking with these sounds, as they
Understanding Polls: A Critical Perspective for Everyone
Participation and Nonresponse Bias: The Challenge of Who Responds to Polls
When considering poll results, it's important to recognize the dual impact of participation and nonresponse biases. Just like not everyone shows up to a party, not everyone participates in polls. This discrepancy can significantly skew poll outcomes.