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The Illusion of Autumn
It paints the world in colors, sets the horizon on fire, and makes us believe we’ve reached the peak of beauty.At least, that’s what we think.But in truth, it’s the slowest and most elegant funeral on earth. The trees aren’t blooming, the leaves aren’t shining.They are slowly fading, disappearing.Just like people.Yet unlike our sorrow, death…
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Why Cleaning is a Trap: The Real Cost of Consumerism
There’s probably no activity I hate more than cleaning.A completely useless waste of time. We already spend our days at work, then sacrifice sleep and health to carve out a bit of free time—and filling that time with cleaning feels like the ultimate human helplessness. And no, I don’t mean “if I don’t do it,…
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From Colonialism to AI: A Historical Shift
Humanity first tasted the benefits of a settled life with the advent of agricultural technologies. Then came technologies developed to protect against natural disasters. Over time, trade was discovered, and transportation technologies multiplied. For centuries, history unfolded under the shadow of war. Curiosity, displays of power, and a certain linear way of thinking kept the…
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Exploring the Impact of Meta Quest 3 on VR Technology
Last week, I added another unnecessary electronic purchase to my collection—I bought a Meta Quest 3. I’ve been talking about disruptive technologies lately, and I think VR is absolutely one of those technologies that will completely change our lives and our perspective on the world. Photo by Jessica Lewis 🦋 thepaintedsquare on Unsplash Even as…
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Democracy in Crisis: Two Polarized Campuses
I guess it’s the same everywhere in the world. People have split into two poles. Even the strongest democracies have been reduced to the level of “protect the ballot boxes.” Participation in democracy is now measured simply by the number of people who vote. One pole is socially conscious, striving to make the world a…
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Navigating Life’s Silence: My Journey of Rediscovery
Stuck, not silent I haven’t been able to write for a while. Yes — it’s not that I’m not writing, it’s that I can’t write. When I look back at my old pieces, it feels like someone else wrote them. How did I find that strength, that inspiration, that will to write back then? Usually…
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