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culture
Humbug: Surviving holiday depression
The holidays aren’t great for everyone. One would be wise to never assume that everyone is happy to embrace them. (more…)
I am a punk, I am a geek
An article about understanding and embracing oneself. (more…)
The struggle to tolerate intolerance
A reminder of why I left religion behind and will never look back. (more…)
Gender Equality & Sexuality, Part Three
A follow-up and expansion on the ideas explored in this topic’s previous two entries. (more…)
Wiki me up, Wiki me down
Wikipedia, and similar sites, have become incredibly robust and useful tools for finding information on the internet. However, they are somewhat demonized in academic and critical circles. Why is this the case, and where do I stand on the issue? (more…)
When was the last time you took out your Internet trash?
The Internet, contrary to popular belief, is not an unlimited expanse, and it is also beholden to the physical laws of our world. Just how much can it hold before it becomes too much? (more…)
“I don’t want to be talked about in the past tense”
Thoughts inspired by the death of legendary actor Robin Williams. (more…)
Stream of Self-Consciousness
A musing on the setbacks that honesty and sincerity can inflict upon one’s livelihood. (more…)
Why Americans have an Independence Day
The 4th of July is about as “Americana” as it gets. But to most people, it is either about drinking, setting off fireworks, or worshiping the Founding Fathers. I vehemently disagree. (more…)