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A Critique of the Western Model
It is in our human nature to look for groups or identities to adhere to. While hive mentality is not a concept that is isolated to America, when combined with capitalism and gluttony, it results in a very specific set of cultural outcomes. For example, alcohol / drug culture, materialism, wastefulness, and mindless consumption habits.… Continue reading
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In the Age of AI, Will All Humans Be Useless?
In today’s society, humans form hierarchies around traits that people characterize as either inferior or superior to themselves. One poignant example of this is the type of job that one has—and, logically following, their associated education “level.” There are two main categories of hierarchy: a vertical hierarchy that seeks to divide people by age, and… Continue reading
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Society Doesn’t Need to Be Mean
Society’s meanness is not inevitable—people choose to be mean, often because they believe it is necessary to prepare children for a harsh world. However, relying on past norms justifies the perpetuation of cruelty. Instead, we should recognize that society’s tone is shaped by the culture we collectively foster. A kinder society begins with intentional action,… Continue reading
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The Hypocrisy Clouding LGBTQ Issues
I am writing this piece in reaction to the current conservative sentiments against LGBTQ people. As an avid consumer myself of both liberal and conservative media, the conservative media almost always excludes any discussion of LGBTQ people. Being anti-LGBTQ, anti-abortion (pro-birth), and pro-traditional values are common threads within the conservative base. At the same time,… Continue reading
