In the late '90s and early 2000s, calling something "affordable" was straightforward. Most people understood intuitively that "affordable" meant "affordable to me," not necessarily everyone else. Today, however, something subtle but important has shifted in the way people react to these universal-sounding adjectives.
Film
As I watched yet another episode of Severance, I found myself unsettled—not just by its eerie world but by how familiar it felt. Lumon Industries is no ordinary company; it is a cathedral cloaked in fluorescent lights. Its founder, Kier Eagan, looms like a prophet whose words are scripture,
Tech
A recent article from Bloomberg—AI Will Upend a Basic Assumption About How Companies Are Organized by Azeem Azhar—is like many in a long string of articles that have pumped up the disruption and transformation being brought on by artificial intelligence. Azhar also wrote the 2021 Financial Times Best
History
Our ancestors weren't slouches. They cracked mathematical mysteries and built mind-bending devices that sometimes vanished from human memory, only to be reinvented millennia later.
History
The United States entered the 1990s with strong economic momentum, only to witness a gradual erosion of public trust in institutions, the rise of anti-government extremism, and the mainstreaming of conspiratorial thinking. I look at the interconnected events, policies, and cultural shifts that transformed the nation's trajectory over
Film
Some movies entertain, some inspire, and some leave an imprint that lasts for decades. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) does all three, capturing the essence of youthful rebellion while delivering a life philosophy that resonates across generations. Written and directed by John Hughes, the film isn't just
Film
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." These iconic words are more than just an opening line—they're an invitation to a universe of boundless imagination. With a twist on the familiar "once upon a time," this phrase instantly transports audiences
Culture
Long before Christianity, winter celebrations across Europe revolved around the solstice, marking renewal, fertility, and cosmic balance. These pre-Christian traditions provided the foundation for many customs now synonymous with Christmas, blending mythology, agricultural rituals, and ancient beliefs. Pre-Christian Winter Solstice Celebrations The winter solstice, the year's shortest day
Life
The discovery of a novel class of viroid-like RNA elements, termed Obelisks, has unveiled a fascinating new dimension of life that challenges our understanding of biological systems. Found within human microbiomes and across diverse ecological niches globally, these RNA elements exhibit unique characteristics that distinguish them from previously known biological
Culture
In a quiet valley within the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) of Saxony, Germany, lies the small town of Glashütte, a place revered among watch enthusiasts worldwide. Though the region was once primarily known for mining, it has become an undisputed epicenter of German watchmaking. The town’s transformation from a struggling
Film
Clive Barker has always possessed a singular ability to unnerve readers by transforming ordinary settings into foreboding landscapes where ghastly creatures and psychological nightmares lurk. Books of Blood, available on Hulu, channels that signature style with a curious blend of unnerving atmosphere, surreal storytelling, and just enough realism to make
Film
Have you ever noticed the recurring appearances of rabbits in movies? There’s a hidden code in Hollywood that only a select few know about. While I can’t reveal all its secrets here, I can tell you it begins with uncovering every movie featuring rabbits. I have a list