In order to make advancements in our society, we’ve always had to make sacrifices, for the good of society. But when these sacrifices become harmful, the practices can no longer be justified under the name of utilitarian ideals. In fact, the practices that occurred in the past must be seen in a regretful light. As…
We’ve all heard some variation of the minimum wage debate before. People often talk about what workers deserve; a living wage that provides an acceptable standard of living—that it’s something everyone has an inherent right to. Economic conservatives, however, have long defended a low minimum wage, claiming that government action in the economy will lead…
Many consumers have a tumultuous relationship with this tech giant, and I’ve always speculated about why that is. Consider AirPods; Apple had the nerve to debut wireless headphones just months after removing the headphone jack from their phones. What’s more remarkable is how AirPods evolved from an ironic purchase into a resounding financial success. Is…
The environmental consequences of carbon dioxide emissions are clear; it contributes to over three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions,1 exacerbating climate change and its innumerable consequences. Action needs to take place now, but truly taking action in an ever-expanding economy has proven and will continue to be a substantial hurdle. For this reason, moving forward,…
What’s a better way to procrastinate than to search the internet for addictive and meaningless websites. It’s 2021, we all deserve a break, so here’s me sending a safe and virtual way for you to do so, at the comfort of your own home. In the process of making this blog, I, myself have done…
P – Pleading Population Over 1.9 million people, which is 36% of our population, depend on others’ for extra income to feed their families and live a some-what normal life. Nearly half of the families that live in countries that are developing, earn only $1.25 a day. Being pushed onto roads and streets, men, women,…
Cooking Water. I’m not much a specialist, but I do have a niche specialty Not a single person calls me a chef But I’ve perfected a specific dish At this point, it’s not much a secret anymore, But this dish remains underrated the flamboyance of others And I alone, have an incredible recipe…
Creative writing is one of the most calming and expressive forms of activity one can perform. The beauty of it is that each individual can take it in the direction they choose. I personally adore scary prompts but there is a non-creepy prompt as well. Here are some of my favorite ones that I came…
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch caused by plastic. Thousands of Wildlife dying and being strangled because of plastic. Climate Change being contributed to by plastic. Our Health being harmed by plastics. What is more to say about the huge problem of plastics? Plastic has toxic pollutants that can damage the environment and allow land, water,…
Over the past few months and in the summer, social media has been flooded with posts surrounding the brutal murder of George Floyd, but recently I’ve been seeing less and less of this content. To me, it seems like BLM is being treated as a trend. As many people have spoken on the topic once…
Let’s all be honest. The start to the new “20s” has been…suboptimal. With everything that is going on right now, the 1980s seems like the golden age—and not without reason. Modern media influence plays a big role in this, but there were many factors in the 80s itself that make us all wish we could…
A few months ago, I had an intense craving for peanut butter while I was looking for good Christmas cookie recipes. After a bit of Googling, I came up with an amazing recipe for peanut butter cookies. These cookies are super fast and easy to make, don’t require a lot of ingredients, and taste delicious!…
It goes without saying that we are in difficult times right now. We are in a weird transition period—some activities are allowed, some aren’t. For many, we still are unable to see our friends and loved ones as often as we used to. This can in turn affect one’s mental health negatively, which can worsen…
Do you really want to rely on the unsettling appearances of the “Daily Mixes” and “On Repeat” playlists Spotify automatically regenerates for you? Perhaps you opt-out for a playlist made by a friend, or a user who just has aesthetic playlists. Have you ever wanted to be that person? Well you’ve clicked on the right…
As a child growing up in a household of immigrant parents, I often cannot help but notice the ideal jobs that are expected for people to do when they grow up. I am sure many can relate to this when I say many career choices that people say they want in life are either being…