We have witnessed a multi-generational decline in reading comprehension. We read less, retain less of what we read, and struggle to engage in critical analysis. And if this trend continues, we risk undermining the very foundations of our society. In the bite-sized content and viral media age, too many of…

Networking is a funny concept. But it’s also bloody poisonous. It’s about working a group of people and their contacts to get something from them. Entering a networking event, you can feel the eyes of every attendee fix on you for a few brief seconds, like a pack of hungry…

Lately, on X in particular, I’ve noticed a worrying trend: guys in their early 20s bragging about how they don’t take breaks, don’t spend time with loved ones, and do nothing but work nonstop. They call it a “flex,” proof of their dedication. But to me, it seems more like…

You could make something right now. If you wanted to stop reading, grab a sheet of butcher’s paper, and brainstorm ideas, you could probably come up with half a dozen ideas for apps, books, or products. Ideas aren’t the hard part, after all — ask Tom Haverford. You could build…

If you’ve ever poured your heart and soul into creating something meaningful — whether it’s a piece of software, a novel, a startup, or a song — you’ve likely confronted the sobering reality that most people just don’t care anymore. This widespread apathy stems from a deeper issue that has been simmering for decades: the systematic devaluation of creative work. The seeds were planted with the advent of the internet, which made virtually everything easily accessible. While democratizing access has tremendous benefits, it also cheapened the perceived value of unique…

In my earlier years, I was under the illusion that my dreams were at the mercy of gatekeepers — those omnipotent figures in writing, publishing, music, and art. They seemed able to greenlight my ambitions or send them into oblivion. And for a while, I was okay with that. But…

I crawled to the bathroom, clutching my pounding head. As I hoisted myself up to the sink, I caught a glimpse of my bloodshot eyes in the mirror. I didn’t remember getting home from the bar last night. Or even leaving. …

Social Media Algorithms Are A Failed Experiment — Refresh, scroll, repeat. We mindlessly consume algorithmically optimized content designed to hijack attention and provoke emotions. Social media algorithms exploit biases and triggers to keep us hooked, undermining authenticity for engagement. While bringing short-term profit, these attention extraction engines warp reality and fracture society over the long run. The solution?

With public and private discourse dominated by tech giants like X and Meta and algorithms that amplify the loudest voices, there is a growing desire for more human-centric online communities, fueling niche, decentralized micro-communities enabled by blockchain tech. …