I’m so tired of hearing people talk about Decentralized Science (DeSci) like it’s some magical, overnight fix for every problem in academia. Most of the “experts” online will drown you in a…
Category: Culture
Beyond the Feed: the Evolution of Influencer to Creator
If you’ve ever been sold the glossy line that the Evolution of influencer to creator is a magical overnight upgrade, you’re not alone—but that hype is a lie. I still recall the…
Personal Space: Why the Maximalist Home Decor Revival Is Here
I still remember walking into my grandmother’s house, surrounded by a riot of colors and patterns that seemed to defy all the rules of traditional interior design. It was my first introduction…
The Great Reset: Using Visual Clarity to Inspire a Mental New Year
I’m so done with the overly complicated, pricey takes on The ‘Reset’ Aesthetic that are flooding my social media feeds. It seems like every interior designer and influencer is trying to sell…
The Power of Storytelling in Culture
I still remember the smell of my grandmother’s kitchen, filled with the aroma of traditional dishes and the sound of her voice as she shared stories of our heritage through cultural storytelling….
A Designer’s Guide to the Controversial Style of Brutalist Architecture
I still remember walking through the city, gazing up at the brutalist architecture that seemed to dominate the skyline, and wondering, what is brutalist architecture and why is it so controversial? The…
A Sociologist’s Guide to the Impact of Social Media on Communication
I still remember the day I realized that the impact of social media on modern communication had completely taken over my life. I was sitting in a coffee shop, surrounded by people…
A Coffee Drinker’s Guide to the Rise of “third-wave” Coffee Culture
I still remember the first time I walked into a third-wave coffee shop and was blown away by the rich aroma of expertly roasted beans. It was a game-changer, and I was…