Essays

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.

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

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

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.

Life is likened to many things—a journey, a play, even a game. However, one metaphor that seems particularly apt is that of a tapestry. Each of us contributes a thread to this intricate, ever-evolving work of art, colored by our actions, experiences, and interactions. These threads are complex, with