Category Archives: lifestyle

Scorrendo Tra Fantasmi Digitali

Tra feed sospesi e pagine abbandonate, il digitale custodisce i nostri sogni, le nostre speranze e il bisogno di essere visti, anche quando il tempo passa. Account fantasma e post mai finiti, tracce digitali di chi siamo stati, ricordi sospesi che continuano a parlare del nostro bisogno di connetterci e di lasciare qualcosa di noi.

Our Scrolling Afterlives

Every now and then, while idly scrolling through social media, I stumble across one of my own ghost towns, an old Instagram account, a Facebook page, a blog that once had a heartbeat. We’ve created an enormous collective archive of desire, all our wishes, dreams, heartbreaks, and unfinished thoughts drifting together in an invisible ocean of data

The Pocket Portal

These days, I pick up my phone and just look at it — almost as though I expect something to happen, like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. The device has become the portal, the gateway. We look to it for salvation, for forgiveness, for love, for solutions — for everything we think we

Products That Shouldn’t Exist

We’ve been marketed a fantasy, whether it’s Vaginal deodorant spray, spray cheese, and Pilates rebranded as a path to sexual transcendence. One that whispers insecurities in our ear, then sells us the cure in monthly installments. This piece takes a hard look at the useless, the overhyped, and the outright harmful, both relics of the past and shiny new scams dressed up as wellness.

Trite but True

Let’s face it: clichés get a bad rap. We roll our eyes at them, dismiss them as lazy thinking, and slap them on tacky motivational posters that no one buys. But here’s the thing—these overused nuggets of wisdom stick around for a reason. They’re annoyingly accurate, just like that friend who always says, I toldContinueContinue reading “Trite but True”

The Cashless Economy Dilemma: Trust, Privacy, and Progress

In an age where every tap and click streamlines our daily lives, the concept of a cashless economy appears inevitable. Yet, beneath the surface of convenience lies a complex debate, with advocates touting efficiency and opponents raising concerns about privacy, security, and control.

The Decline of American Action Cinema

In pursuit of creating visually striking spectacles, contemporary action films often showcase an astounding magnitude and variety of weapons. From high-powered firearms to explosive ordnance, the arsenal takes center stage, becoming a promotional tool in itself. This relentless display of firepower can desensitize audiences to the true implications of violence and normalize the notion that conflict resolution hinges on a superior display of force.

Explosions, car chases, and fight scenes dominate the screen, while character depth and cohesive narratives take a backseat. While there is a place for breathtaking visuals, it is crucial not to sacrifice the essence of storytelling.
It is essential to critically examine these social implications, as the influence of cinema on popular culture is profound.

Plunging or Paddling: Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Falling in Love

We have grown accustomed to the idea of “falling” in love, a phrase that implies both enchantment and trepidation. But as we navigate the mysterious waters of romance, perhaps it’s time to reconsider the metaphor we’ve grown accustomed to—falling in love. After all, when was the last time you intentionally fell into anything without getting a bruise or two? So why should we be so reckless with our hearts? When it comes to matters of the heart, we often find ourselves at a crossroads: should we take the daring plunge into love or opt for a more cautious approach, paddling our way toward it? The choice is not always an easy one, as it involves navigating the intricate balance between vulnerability and self-preservation.