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How Technology Alters Shopping
In the spirit of examining developing technology, I examine how exactly modern-day stores are tracking us to explore the fine line between technology simplifying and exploiting the lives of consumers.
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Should We Fear Technology?
As the new year commences, it’s time to explore one of the largest threats for the future: the power and reach of potential technological advances. Is the future of technology something to celebrate, or should we be afraid?
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Is AI Revolutionizing Education?
In honor of closing out another decade, I look to some of the positives the future has in store for us, such as how artificial intelligence is creating a wonderful new form of learning.
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Withholding Affection for Punishment
Not all forms of abuse are overtly obvious. Today I explore a form of emotional abuse that is centered around withholding affection as a form of punishment and control.
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Mastering the Art of Self-Sabotage
Are you an expert at imploding your own happiness? Don’t stop on my account! Learn why you sabotage yourself to perfect the art of ruining all the good you might accidentally acquire.
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How Collectivism Shapes Identity
Collectivism both affirms and threatens base human needs, desires, and expressions. I explore the concept of collective group identity, as opposed to the more Western idea of individual identity.
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Memories (poetry collection)
unpacking violence is much more than an art form, it’s a way of life passed from tongue to teeth to tender limb like an electric shock rattling and shattering, breathing in new life, regurgitating exhaust fumes and stale air, swollen memories of safety and assurance, mixing whole truths with well-intended lies, not the kind you…
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Dealing with Dissociation
In this article I explore dissociation as a coping mechanism in an attempt to overcome this complex mental phenomenon in regards to it being a response to stress and trauma. Our bodies have unique ways of protecting us. Under duress we might be able to react with strength and fortitude that prosaic life doesn’t equip…
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Beware of Hormonal Birth Control
On my personal journey to relieve my endo pain, I relay some of the negative effects that birth control has had on my body as I call the safety of the pill into question, particularly for individuals like myself who struggle with depression. At age 25, the last several months have been the first time…
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This is Why You Should Not Die
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you want to die, or if you’re worried that someone you know is suffering from depression or suicidal ideation, please give this a full read first. I will wear these scars on my arm for my whole life. People try to tell me that they will fade, and…
