The One-Gang Utopia: A Reckoning with China's Progress and Its Hidden Costs
Explore China's utopian facade and its hidden contradictions. This personal account uncovers the true costs of efficiency, from surveillance to shadow economies, contrasting it with Western freedoms. Dive into the messy truths of living between systems.
The Psychology of Funny: How Culture Shapes Global Humor & Laughter
Why do we laugh? Dive into the psychological theories of humor & discover how culture shapes global jokes, from European self-deprecation to Asian nuances.
The Worst Thing About Non-Americans: A Rant About Voice Messages
Voice messages are the most selfish form of communication—and yet, they’re everywhere. Here’s why that matters for culture, tech, language, and anyone who still types.
Language, the Ultimate Psychedelic: How It Rewires Your Mind
Explore how language profoundly rewires your perception of color, time, agency, and even bias. Dive into the mind-altering power of linguistic relativity
What Is Culture, Really? Why WEIRD Psychology Doesn’t Explain the World
What is culture really? A bilingual breakdown of WEIRD psychology, bias, and how social learning shapes our perceptions across cultures.
Why Travel Still Matters: Slow Journeys, Fast Minds, and What Screaming Babies Can Teach Us
In an age obsessed with speed, slow travel isn’t a luxury—it’s a survival strategy. Here's why the way we move across borders, bodies, and belief systems might be the last sane thing we’ve got left.
