Life
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Disparity in educational access
Was there anything I’d like to change (if I could) while being in college? Yes. And that would be part of a research team while studying. I wish I had access to research teams before, access to resources that would enable me to improve how I conduct my research, and connections to research-affiliated instructors/professors. We… Read more
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Past and future selves
I empathize with the people around me because I recall what it was like to be in their situation. It feels like I’m reliving those moments from my past, reflecting on how I would want to be treated if I were in their shoes. It feels like I’m doing things on the outside, looking in,… Read more
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I was initially attracted to the idea of writing for the algorithm
While learning about blogging and exploring my writing style, a simple online search I did a decade ago led me to various blog posts about how to write for the algorithm—providing me with tips on what topics result in traffic as if traffic is the only goal. When I was still new to the space,… Read more
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Predictable consequences
I already know what would happen if I will drink anything with coffee beyond 2 PM. I expect it, I always expect it, and I know I wouldn’t like it. But like a dog returning to its vomit, I do what I know I shouldn’t do thinking it wouldn’t happen this time. But it will… Read more
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Artificial desires
I grew up mainly owning hand-me-down clothes, and it made sense to me. Why buy a new one when you can get one for free? Things weren’t designed for obsolescence; they seemed built to last like the stand fan and refrigerator we had growing up which were older than I was. As a second-born child… Read more
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Slidebean on startups and tech
After watching documentaries on tech busts, I stumbled through suggested content Slidebean, a YouTube channel of “documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society.” Every content is well-researched and oh I was hooked! Why? Because Slidebean talks about startups and tech that shaped my world growing up! Learning about their stories enabled me to… Read more
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