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Making smartphones cinematic: The Park Chan-wook Way

How Park Chan-wook makes smartphones cinematic.
30 June 2026

The love language of my father

Learning to hear the love in a father's words.
21 June 2026

The rise of rage bait entertainment

Ever wondered why so many people keep complaining about shows and games they indulge in, yet refuse to put down?
6 June 2026

Pimple patches as a practical fashion accessory

How pimple patches became a fashion statement.
11 May 2026

Understanding the nuances of self-projection in reading fiction

Why we need distance to truly connect with stories.
2 May 2026

A simple guide to the Internet Archive

Your guide to exploring the Internet Archive.
2 May 2026

The art of letting go

Why we cling to the past and how to release it.
2 May 2026

Words of wisdom for aspiring boxers

Sura Krishna Chakma's advice for aspiring athletes in Bangladesh.
3 April 2026

How journaling can help you improve yourself

The merits of journaling appear conspicuously in the long term if you regularly put in entries to track your thoughts instead of putting them in every now and then.
7 March 2026

Looking into the ethos of self-help books

The pitfalls of self-help literature and its connection to late capitalism.
24 February 2026

Am I turning into my mother?

The complex paradox of turning into your mother.
24 February 2026

Understanding psychological reactance

Psychological reactance and how to minimise it as a leader or teammate.
19 January 2026

Why the disappearance of digital third spaces matters

The disappearance of digital third spaces and impact of platformisation and monetisation on online communities.
19 January 2026

Loving films in the age of social media: An intro to Letterboxd

Discover Letterboxd, the app for rating, reviewing, and curating film watchlists.
24 December 2025

The troubling ethos behind anti-AI rhetoric

How anti-AI humour reflects modern prejudice online.
23 December 2025
27 November 2025

Substack’s moment in time: The cultural and the personal

The more you use Substack, the more you will realise that it might just be the future of independent media.
20 November 2025

The overwhelming reality of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate

How the idea of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate overwhelms many.
19 November 2025

Two of your friends have started dating, now what?

When love changes the friend group forever.
31 October 2025

The weight of toxic positivity

The hidden harm of “stay positive” advice.
31 October 2025