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Nothing is implied anymore
I recently watched “Anora,” and what irked me most was how everything was overly explained. You could’ve caught it on your own, but you are told anyway. Film, books and media have...
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Protein isn't everything
It seems like every time you enter a grocery store, there is one word you can’t avoid: protein. From protein bars to protein chips, the choices are endless. This craze has coincided...
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The architecture of ethics: why our morals are built by people, not just piety
When we ask the question, “what is morality?” the default answer often comes from a religious perspective. A pervasive, almost comforting assumption is woven into our collective consciousness: without religious frameworks, we...
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The power of amnesia in video game story design
The video game Disco Elysium is unique in that it fully immerses the player in the story. This isn’t to say no other video game can be truly “immersive,” but a fundamental...
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My friend is incredibly wrong (not about everything, just about Malcolm Todd’s cover of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own”)
A couple of days ago, I was sitting in Hinman Dining Hall talking with a very close friend of mine. Music is a frequent topic of conversation between us, and he asked...
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Gender wars in true crime media are dangerous and unproductive
These past few weeks, the internet has become obsessed with the case of Lindsay Clancy, largely in part because it is being live-streamed. Clancy is a Massachusetts mother on trial for murdering...
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Social media echo chambers do more harm than good
America has many political issues, but one often goes unnoticed: social media echo chambers. Echo chambers are internet bubbles that feed information to reinforce an individual’s preexisting views. The very nature of...
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Don’t let reviews skew your opinions
Think of the person in your life who you take the most recommendations from. Would this same person be great at giving recommendations to everyone else you know? I would think that...
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The Great Man Theory is overly criticized
The task of the humanities is to understand the roots of human behavior. Researchers and professionals collectively spend their resources constructing theories, systems and approaches that analyze us as a society. However,...
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Learning to embrace solitude
“I’m too scared to eat in the dining hall alone.” That is a sentiment many college students share, especially those at the beginning of their journey. It’s easy to see why: you...