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The Age of Overwhelm
The other day, I was thinking about how different the world feels now—faster, louder, more fragmented. I see it in the way people move, constantly checking their phones, their eyes flickering between screens. I hear it in conversations, where no one really listens because they’re already thinking about the next thing. I notice it in…
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The Echoes of Truth: Ancient Myths and Modern Futures
In our modern world, we often view the past and future through distinctly different lenses. We see the past as fixed, immutable – a series of facts etched in stone, captured in photographs, and documented in history books. The future, however, remains an open canvas, painted with the broad strokes of our imagination, hopes, and…
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The Machinery of Progress
Below is a poem composed by Meta’s AI. Following the verse, is the AI’s own self-analysis of their poem. The Machinery of Progress In the land of giants, where titans roam, A world of mergers, a world of growth at home, The small and nimble, swallowed up with ease, Become a part, of a larger…
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Reality Check: Anxiety – Perception vs Reality
In my personal experience, one of the most significant ways anxiety has changed my perception is through an increased sense of fear and threats. My brain is constantly scanning for potential dangers, creating anxiety. This heightened state of vigilance can make a situation, otherwise harmless, seem threatening. My therapist taught me that research (2) has…
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Realilty Check: Beyond Worry
In simple terms, Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. Anxiety can be a beneficial emotion essential for our survival, as it provides us with information on what is safe and what poses a threat. While experiencing anxiety is normal in certain situations,…
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The Greatest Heist – Time
Ah, time, the ultimate thief. It steals our youth, our hair, and our sanity. But what’s the true nature of time? Is it a linear progression, a cyclical pattern, or merely a clever illusion that deceives us into thinking it’s real? We’re taught from a young age that time is a straight line, a one-way…
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Reality Check: The Essence of Logic
At its core, logic is the systematic study of how ideas fit together to form coherent conclusions. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a science that deals with the principles and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration: the science of the formal principles of reasoning” (Merriam-Webster, 2024). But what does that really mean? Is logic merely…
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The Waning of Wonders
When Gaius first laid eyes on the ancient scrolls, his pulse quickened. His hands trembled as he traced the archaic runes that detailed the rudimentary beginnings of spellcraft, an art form that had once been as effortless as thought. In those days, if the chroniclers were to be believed, a simple word or gesture could…
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Reality check: Your Perception is Your Reality
Or is it? Is perception reality or is reality perception? Can your perception be wrong? Can we control our perception? Have you ever stopped to think about how our views of the world shape our experiences? I used to love debating this topic with friends in high school, and even years later, it still fascinates…
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How the Exploitation of Underpaid Labor Compromises National Cybersecurity
In the realm of cybersecurity, a startling oversight persists, threatening the very fabric of our digital infrastructure. The perpetuation of underpaid labor, a dangerous byproduct of capitalist excess, creates an environment in which employees are susceptible to coercion and manipulation by hostile nation-state actors and other malicious entities. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the convergence…