mass media therapyWhy do we come back to what’s familiar? Why does rewatching the same show or movie make us feel good? And is it okay to just enjoy things?Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
does my voice matter?People like me rarely have to wonder if our voice matters, but I still ask myself this question, even as I plan a new media project.Apr 4, 2021Apr 4, 2021
what can we learn from stories?Both storytellers and their audience wield power which is often ignored. One step to understanding is learning what a story is truly…Mar 28, 2021Mar 28, 2021
socialism as a cure for soul-sicknessOur exploitative economic system is causing a mental health crisis. What if we did away with it and gave people the tools to be happy…Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
are these my people?My whole life feels like one long search for where I belong. I’m getting closer, but I’m still looking.Mar 14, 2021Mar 14, 2021
life as a zero-sum gameA lot of people view a societal push toward a more equitable future as a personal threat to them. I set out to understand why.Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
the weight of solitudeEvery day that goes by, I feel the weight pressing on me a little harder, and every day, I wonder if I’ll make it home…Feb 27, 2021Feb 27, 2021
welcome to magic cityWhat if I told you there’s a place where all your dreams can come true? You may say I’m crazy, but seeing is believing.Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
the virtue and limits of skepticismSkepticism can illuminate, or it can obscure. How do we go about using this mental tool to our advantage?Feb 14, 2021Feb 14, 2021