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Persuasion is an illusion
We all love to imagine ourselves as perfectly rational beings. We walk through life believing that our choices are rooted in pure logic, our opinions are shaped by objective evidence and our...
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Injuries: intolerable or insightful?
Injuries can be an infuriating setback in life, but with an intentional shift in outlook toward adaptation, they can offer insightful messages. These new insights may be related to prior passions —...
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The case for phone-free concerts
In June, indie folk singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers announced she would play at Madison Square Garden later that month, with lottery tickets ranging from $1.00 to $20.00. The show was the culmination of...
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Your life can only be defined by you
I remember taking an ethics class my freshman year. At the time, I didn’t appreciate it as much as I probably should have, but now I often circle back to some of...
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The end of media monoculture is a concern for democratic unity
Deniz Gulay I would argue that the biggest question of this decade — if not this entire century — is the question of identity. We, as a civilization, unite or divide ourselves....
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AI challenges academia's moral fixation on effort
Walk into any university library today, and you will encounter an invisible war being waged. On one side are students, armed with generative artificial intelligence capable of drafting a 10-page essay in...
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The importance of nuance and duality
In today’s political and social climate, it always feels like a red-versus-blue, fire-versus-water, empty-versus-full kind of battle. You’re either at an extreme end of the spectrum, or you’re not relevant to the...
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AI algorithms introduce concerning gender bias into resume screening
Like many college students, I spent a concerning number of hours fixing up my resume last weekend. With the career fair approaching and tuition-bill-induced pressure to get a job, a perfect resume...
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Media portrayals of love aren't reality
TarynMarie McCallum I’ve noticed that almost every story nowadays is about romance — the idea that a happily ever after exists only through a lover. Romance shows up in almost every genre...
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If you're looking for connection, turn on the TV
Lydia Krasnikov If you have ever engaged in small talk, TV has almost certainly come up as a topic at least once. Most people watch it, and everyone has their own opinion,...