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Why the Three-Pointer Rules Basketball Today

I was casually watching basketball the other day, as one does in their relaxing spare time. And got to asking myself, why at the end of every quarter does the team with the ball want to run down the clock and then try a...

Did Cavemen Have Side Hustles? A Modern Look at Survival and Happiness

by Cody Soren

Have you ever noticed that everybody these days seems to be either thriving or surviving — with very little in between? My feed is currently bursting with competing advice on how to be happier, more productive, and spiritually aligned before 6:00 a.m. Some swear by...

The Grass Isn’t Greener on the Other Side — It’s Just Different

by Cody Soren

Most of us go to bed dreaming of greener grass. That could be literal—maybe your backyard is looking like a scene out of a post-apocalyptic Western—or metaphorical, meaning you want something different, shinier, sexier. A new job, a new town, a new life. You name...

Nostalgia Lies – The Greatest Con Artist of All Time

by Cody Soren

Ah, nostalgia. That sweet, blurry, golden-hued memory montage that plays in our minds like a 90s movie soundtrack. It sneaks in uninvited, pours you a glass of emotional wine, and whispers, “Remember how amazing everything used to be?” Lies.All of it. Beautiful,...

Why We Keep Paying Extra: Card Fees, Tipping Culture, and the Strange Logic of Modern Spending

by Cody Soren

You’ve probably had this moment recently: You’re at your favourite local coffee shop, thebarista hands you the terminal, and right there on the screen—or stuck to it with asuspiciously permanent sticker—is a tiny message that says:“Card Surcharge 1.9%”Ah yes, because...

If AI Helps Me Create… Am I Still the Creator?

by Cody Soren | Sep 25, 2025

I was minding my own business, trying to add a splash of colour to one of my articles, when I decided to use generative AI to create an image — nothing fancy, just something visual to break up the text. But once I dropped it into the article, I felt this unsettling...

Robots Talking to Robots: The Future of Fake Conversations

by Cody Soren | Sep 23, 2025

AIis here and it's not going anywhere. It's like glitter at a kid’s birthday party — it showed up suddenly, got into everything, and now we're all stuck with it. Whether you're excited, terrified, or just confused, you’ve probably caught yourself in at least one...

You dont stop the rocking

by Cody Soren | Sep 1, 2025

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