Broken Clock – Original Poem
Broken Clock The future,its depth deceiving.Uncertain. Haunting thoughts of what might.What if.Maybe. On edge,shallow breathing,always chasing. Finding solacein a fortune teller,a broken clock. Eyes fixating.The pattern will unfold.This time. Always behind.Never ahead.Stuck. A deep breath.Fresh wind.A new start. A fleeting moment.Change something.Choice. A new watch, a broken clock.Look up, a true coincidence. Smile. Walk along.It might…
Liminality and the Social Climber: Living in the In-Between
Introduction to Social Climbing and Liminality Thanks to a convergence of factors such as genetic predispositions, a stubborn character, a stable social network, access to resources, and a fair amount of luck, I have moved across different layers of our society. I am aware of the sensitivities surrounding social mobility, and I write about this…
Moral Behavior as Meme Reputation, Visibility, and Ethical Erosion Online
Work in Progress! I am currently working on a larger project that takes a more scientific and empirical approach to the study of moral behavior as it spreads through digital environments. The central focus of this project is YouTube, a platform where moral behavior can spread rapidly through visibility and imitation, but where it can…
What is Power?
During one of my walks through the park, I found myself pondering a question that has fascinated humans for centuries: What is power? What underlying structures explain the emergent phenomena of power? And, perhaps most provocatively, is power the same as using force? In this essay, I explore these questions and attempt to unpack the…
The Lady in Red and Blue — Original Love Poem
The Lady in Red and Blue Emotion returned like a breath held too long. Suddenly, there she was. She appeared warm and welcoming, inviting him into the red fog that engulfed her, revealing only her shadowy figure. A goddess in vermillion, meant only to be worshipped. He must confess he was possessed—drawn too fast, too…
Contribute to Beauty — A Principle for Meaning, Purpose, and Human Flourishing
Introduction Life can be complex at times. We are often faced with questions such as: What is true? What is real? What matters? What is right or wrong? How should I live my life? How should I act? These questions are important, yet difficult to answer. There are many religious and philosophical sources from which…
Solitude — An Original Poem on Loneliness, Stillness, and Inner Reflection
Solitude In solitude lie all the riches, with none to share Every piece of gold no longer warms the hearth Calmness and peace, when the sun is at its brightest Loneliness, when the head rests on the pillow Wanting what’s best, needing far less Some things leave no mark, yet remain The laughter of…
