Cultural essays

Critical thinking might be the only thing that matters in an automated world

What's the value of a college education in the age of AI? And why are we gutting institutions still capable of teaching something AI can’t replicate?

Jun 4 •

Art matters, but nobody wants to fund it.

Is art a luxury or a necessity? Artistic freedom and the politicization of cultural legacy.

May 14 •

Niches are for algorithms. Writing whatever you want is just human.

The writing process and the systems we create in.

May 7 •

At first disillusioned, I was wrong about protesting

The Hands Off protests was a show of unified strength, but the social media discourse on protesting proved that we aren’t exactly united either.

Apr 9 •

Gen X was obsessed with anti-sellout culture, but maybe capitalism won after all

Life is really expensive, so does selling out even mean anything these days? On career pivots, career meltdowns, and content monetization.

Apr 2 •

The slow sublime in a city unrushed

Is it possible to live a slow life in a big city? A meditation on subway travel and our relationship with time.

Mar 12 •

The slow death of consumption. How badly do you want it?

Influencing, de-influencing, and overconsumption. Did the economic blackout work?

Mar 5 •

Stand by or stand up. Decide who you are.

The epidemic of fatigue and apathy.

Feb 26

Can we talk about this horrendous job market?

Employment in your 50s is a wild ride—but so is starting out as a recent college graduate. Sometimes, we're even competing for the same jobs.

Feb 12

Build your comfort reserves

One thing we learned from the pandemic is how to cope by turning to our creature comforts, often food. And now, we need to lean into them once again.

Feb 5 •

The world does not revolve around us

How creativity and community is the antidote to despair.

Jan 22 •

A letter to the next generation

Anxiety about the future, while holding space for hope.

Nov 20, 2024 •

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