If you’re an evolutionist, you might as well be dead. No, seriously, hear me out. You’ve got no existential crisis to worry about, right? No moral dilemmas, no pesky conscience whispering sweet nothings about right and wrong. It’s all just survival of the fittest for you—eat, reproduce, repeat, until you drop dead and fertilize the […]
Read MoreIs there a significant difference between H-1B visas and the scientists who fled to the U.S. during World War II? Many of those scientists faced life-threatening situations in their home countries and sought refuge in the U.S., where they went on to develop groundbreaking technologies, such as the atomic bomb, and contributed to scientific advancements. […]
Read MoreArtificial intelligence has revived Karen Carpenter’s artistry, allowing us to experience new songs featuring her voice and watch newly generated video footage of her. Through AI, we may be witnessing the closest representation of Karen we’ll ever have again.
Read MoreWhen they come to the realization that they won’t be going to Mars, unease will settle in. They’ll feel a pang of disappointment, followed by the creeping onset of anxiety.
Read MoreThe Shining is a horror movie centered on possession, but one of the most chilling moments comes when Shelley Duvall’s character tells her husband, “There is someone else in the hotel with us.” Those words resonate deeply, especially if you’ve ever had the unsettling experience of sensing someone unseen in a room with you. It’s […]
Read MoreI’ve always felt a deep connection to Karen Carpenter. Perhaps it’s because she understood the struggle of anorexia—a battle I also face. Listening to her song “Keep My Limelight Burning” feels like stepping into a parallel universe, offering a glimpse of an alternate reality where things turned out differently.
Read MoreKaren Carpenter’s unreleased solo album showcased her unmistakable voice, which sounded as remarkable as ever—if not even better—on this project. From all indications, the album had the potential to be a significant success if it had been released at the time. One can only imagine the heights it might have reached.
Read MoreThe mind is a terrifyingly powerful machine. It can summon entire people in dreams—fully fleshed-out characters with personalities, faces, and voices—and it can even drag the dead from their graves, making them walk, talk, and act as if they never left. But here’s the unsettling part: how much of what we see in waking life […]
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