Topic

Culture

A collection of 45 issues

Feasting on the Self : The Modern Performance of Eating

Has eating become a performance of virtue, identity, and status? Let's dive-in and discover how modern food culture — obsessed with “authenticity” and health — reveals our social anxieties more than it nourishes. Intrigued? Let's delve into ...

Why Our Relationship with Everything Has Become Distorted?

Our relationships — with people, objects, and even ourselves — are distorted by capitalism, morality, and social signaling. We commodify identity, moralize productivity, and perform virtue for approval. Can we reclaim authenticity? Let's dive into the forces shaping modern life...

The Enduring Alchemy of Wonder

Why do we chase marvels, indulge in dreams, and embrace grand illusions — even in an age of reason? Let’s uncover the neuroscience, philosophy, and cultural forces that keep us enchanted by the extraordinary, revealing how wonder shapes both our delusions and our greatest achievements.

The Doormat Paradox

The Doormat Paradox isn’t just about submission — it’s about invisibility, power, and self-erasure. From existential dread to game theory, neuroscience, and quantum mechanics, let’s unpack why we stay trapped, how systems exploit us, and the brutal truth : silence is not virtue, it’s erasure.

The Quiet Ledger of Affection

A reflection on how intangible empathy becomes currency in relationships, where hidden debts and imbalance often lead to exhaustion and resentment. Let’s delve into the “quiet ledger” of affection and discover how genuine bonds thrive on mindful reciprocity.

The Words We Leave Unspoken

Why do we wait until life’s end to speak our hearts? Fear of vulnerability and the weight of unsaid words haunt us, leaving regret in their wake. Let's explore and uncover the fragility of human connections and ask : What if we spoke our truths now, while it still matters?

The Society of False Selves

What if your true self is just another mask? In a world where curated identities thrive and authenticity becomes a performance, we’re left questioning if there’s anything real beneath the facade. Let's dive into this exploration of hyperreality, alienation, and redemption to confront the void...

The Geometry of Emotions : Symmetry, Chaos, and Human Feelings

What shapes your emotions — perfect symmetry or beautiful chaos? Let's into a poetic exploration of feelings, where love disrupts equilibrium, anger spirals fractally, and relationships evolve through turbulence. Let's uncover the hidden geometry that defines what it means to be human..

The Ethics of Accelerationism : Amidst the Race Towards an Uncertain Future

Accelerationism questions whether rapid societal and technological progress uplifts humanity or risks unraveling it. Balancing innovation with ethics demands deliberation, equity, and ecological care. The future depends on whether we race recklessly or pause to navigate responsibly. Let's dive in..

Entropy, Enlightenment, and the Eternal Symphony of Symmetry

What if God is a state of perfect symmetry in the zeroth state of entropy, where chaos and order converge? What if creation, destruction, purpose, and enlightenment reflect our quest to align with this ultimate equilibrium?