The Perspective

On your own, but not alone: Riding the solo wave

Allowing ourselves periods of quality alone time doesn't just help fuel our creativity, it's practically essential for it

Aug 20 •

Finding safety in the dark

Why do some of us enjoy difficult or dark stories during anxious times?

Apr 1 •

Can utopias exist? Why achieving a "perfect society" is actually impossible

Writers and philosophers have been theorizing about the idea of a perfect world for more than 500 years. But can this intoxicating concept ever exist in…

Feb 3 •

Confessions of a half-Asian tiger cub

A reflection on a high-achieving upbringing

Feb 1 •

Science Fiction and Philosophy go hand-in-hand: This is why

If you're a fan of science fiction, then I've got another label for you: you're also a philosopher, to a degree

Jan 30 •

Saying goodbye in chapters: How I learned that grief is a never-ending journey

I always knew my dad would die during my early 20s. What I didn’t know was that I’d still be grieving 10 years later.

Jan 27 •

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