May 29Member-onlyI Bought the Freewrite Traveler — An Honest ReviewIs the Freewrite Right For You? Exploring the Features and Portability of the Traveler — Note: This article is not sponsored, and I am in no way affiliated with Freewrite. On the fence about purchasing the Freewrite Traveler? Read on to determine if purchasing the device is right for you: The Good The Freewrite Traveler has been a huge lifestyle upgrade. Previous to this device, writing anywhere…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
May 16Member-onlyCan You Tell Which Paragraphs Were Written by AI?Even the Most Discerning Reviewers Struggle to Tell the Difference Between ChatGPT and Real People. Can You? — Can you tell the difference between AI-generated text and authentic writing? The following eight passages were either generated by ChatGPT or written by real people. After taking your guess, click the links below to see if you’re correct. The links will either lead you to the source of the writing…AI5 min readAI5 min read
May 3Member-onlyWhich Type of Energy Production is Actually Better for the Planet?A Comparison of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Options — As the world’s population continues to grow and technological advancements bring about increased demand for energy, the debate over the best sources of energy has become more critical than ever. …Sustainable Development8 min readSustainable Development8 min read
Apr 25Member-only5 Surprising Ways that Climate Change Will Affect Us In the Next DecadeHow Climate Change Will Shape Our Lives in the Next 10 Years — Since the dawn of the environmental movement, scientists have reported potentially apocalyptic doom scenarios if we fail to mitigate the effects of climate change. From rising sea levels, to record-breaking temperatures, to unprecedented storm events, our failure to reduce emissions has been [rightfully] painted as a looming dystopia.Climate Change6 min readClimate Change6 min read
Apr 8Member-onlyTikTok Keeps Diagnosing People with Neurodiversity. Is it Valid?On Algorithm Diagnostics — ADHD, Autism, OCD, and TikTok Psychiatry — It started out as a single, short video. An influencer remarked on his ability to hyperfocus on tasks that he was interested in. I watched the whole thing, nose-exhaled, tapped the heart, and went about my doom scroll. Suddenly, my FYP was filled with ADHD-related content. …Neurodiversity5 min readNeurodiversity5 min read
Mar 6Member-onlyGenetic Disparity: How Close Are We to the Sci-Fi Future of GATTACA?Gene Editing in the 21st Century: Progress and Ethics Explored — “Designer babies could be just two years away”, wrote CNN journalist Jack Guy in 2019. His article highlighted what was, at the time, the hottest news in the world of bioethics, that gene editing was becoming safe enough for use on human embryos. But the potential application on human subjects…Genetics7 min readGenetics7 min read
Jan 17Member-onlyConversing with an Artificial Intelligence: An InterviewHow ChatGPT Thinks It’ll Affect the Future of Humanity — We are on the precipice of great technological change. The implementation of artificial intelligence is here — and the potential for incredible progress is just before us. To understand more about the implications, I went straight to the source itself: ChatGPT. …AI8 min readAI8 min read
Jan 2Member-onlyNature-Inspired Solutions: How Biomimicry is Helping Us Solve Some of Humanity’s Biggest ChallengesUnleashing the Power of Sustainability and Innovation — Have you ever thought about how we can solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges by looking to nature for inspiration? Well, that’s exactly what biomimicry is all about! Biomimicry is the practice of studying nature and then using what we learn to design and create new technologies, materials, and processes…Biology4 min readBiology4 min read
Dec 21, 2022Member-onlyBeating the Deadline: How Close are We to Curing Alzheimer’s Disease?Exploring the Latest Research and Developments in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s — Thursday afternoons were reserved for visiting Grandma Joan. Once a week, I’d turn the corner to a beaming smile, as she excitedly rocked back and forth in her wheelchair. But, this week was different. I turned the corner this time to an empty room. …Alzheimers6 min readAlzheimers6 min read
Nov 8, 2022Member-onlyThe Cocaine Hippos of Puerto TriunfoPablo Escobar’s Bizarre Legacy of Havoc Wreaked on Colombia — Pablo Escobar, to the disdain of many a Colombian, is one of the most internationally well-known historical figures of the country. The infamous drug lord, who became the wealthiest criminal in history, plagued Colombia for nearly 20 years. Escobar’s influence on the country was massive, and, even after his death…Colombia5 min readColombia5 min read
