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Author: Julian Michael Yong

March 16, 2026

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actors, entertainment, filmmaking, movies, Social Commentary, writers

The Phantom that is Opera and the Psyop of Arts & Film Culture

Oscar-nominated actor Timothee Chalamet recently faced controversy for casually expressing that no one attends Opera or ballet. I would like… READ MORE
March 3, 2026

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Social Commentary, corporate, workplace

Gen Z: Raised in Safe Spaces in An Unsafe Reality

The failures of Gen Z in the workplace as reported by this article and others are largely due to three… READ MORE
February 28, 2026

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artificial intelligence, energy, Global Economy, Social Commentary, technology, workplace

How Industrialization Shapes Our Relationship with AI

Artificial intelligence is not a problem because of how many jobs we are going to lose in the coming years.… READ MORE
February 16, 2026

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Common Sense, entertainment, movies, Online Activity, politics, Pop Culture, Social Commentary, technology

The Death of Romance in a Time that Needs it the Most

The allure of romance thrives on the chance of loss and failure. Men fantasize over a woman the more desirable… READ MORE
February 10, 2026

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Brexit, Common Sense, entertainment, innovation, Online Activity, politics, Social Commentary, Social Media

Information Overload: Ethics and Action in Modern Society

Oscar winning actor, Denzel Washington once asked “What are the consequences of having too much information? If I don’t watch… READ MORE

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March 16, 2026

The Phantom that is Opera and the Psyop of Arts & Film Culture
March 3, 2026

Gen Z: Raised in Safe Spaces in An Unsafe Reality
February 28, 2026

How Industrialization Shapes Our Relationship with AI
February 16, 2026

The Death of Romance in a Time that Needs it the Most
February 10, 2026

Information Overload: Ethics and Action in Modern Society
February 2, 2026

Hollywood Might Have a Problem with their Sex Scenes: Location, Location, Location.
December 16, 2025

Hollywood & A.I – How Good Is Convenience For Business?
December 2, 2025

A Thanksgiving of Sorrow: The Price of Honor.
November 9, 2025

Africa’s Need for Monarchy: When The Republic is not Enough
September 28, 2025

The Incompatible Faces of Dating in The African Diaspora: The Undernurtured man vs The Underinstructed Woman
July 21, 2025

Ode to the Middle: The Far Left & Far Right are Death Cults
April 24, 2025

The Tariffs War: Losing Just May Win It.
February 26, 2025

Integration or Assimilation: The Real Immigration Conversation
February 16, 2025

Compete, Collaborate, Serve: The Future of Our Role in the 21st Century
January 27, 2025

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Why the Backlash?
January 19, 2025

By The Window: Soon As They Like You, Make them Unlike You: Escape the Prison of Needing To Be Liked
November 25, 2024

The Return of Trump: The Triumph of Independent Voters over a Deceptive Information Apparatus
September 9, 2024

Satire in American Politics: Evolution and Impact on Public Discourse
August 8, 2024

By The Window: The Sound of Suffering Will Probably Offend You
June 20, 2024

By The Window: The Vanity of Protest
May 13, 2024

ON THE SOFA: The Importance of Achieving Difficulty
May 6, 2024

By The Window: Drake and Kendrick Are Too Old for Rap Beefs
December 31, 2023

Taraji P. Henson: The Plight of the Black American Upper Class
September 27, 2023

Love in a Time of Discontent
September 21, 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins of Hollywood: SLOTH – The Rise of the Influencer
September 18, 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins of Hollywood: ENVY Part Two – Gender Envy
July 26, 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins of Hollywood: ENVY Pt. 1
July 22, 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins of Hollywood: GREED
July 17, 2023

The Problem With Modern Marriage: DATING
March 2, 2023

Telling the Truth to Power vs Knowing the Truth About Power
February 16, 2023

ON THE SOFA: Communal Competence vs Individual Competence – Why Climbing the Ladder Seems Pointless the Smarter You are
February 6, 2023

ChatGPT: The Promotion We Deserve That We Didn’t Ask For
January 30, 2023

BY THE WINDOW: Layoffs Are the Modern Beheadings in the King’s Court
October 10, 2022

BY THE WINDOW: Why The Kayfabe on Good Ideas – THE CLIMATE CONUNDRUM
October 7, 2022

BY THE WINDOW: Why the Kayfabe on Good Ideas – The Covid Conundrum
May 30, 2022

BY THE WINDOW: Mass Shootings Have Nothing To Do With You
January 26, 2022

ON THE SOFA: Can You Afford Your Friends?
January 11, 2022

ON THE SOFA: Anger – The Flame Without Fumes
October 13, 2021

ON THE SOFA: Facebook Shutdown; Personal Opening
August 30, 2021

ON THE SOFA: Family; Friends or Foe?
August 25, 2021

Does Christ Belong in the Theatre?
August 23, 2021

Xulaima on the Sofa: When we say Happiness, Do we mean JOY?
August 8, 2021

On the Sofa: Growing Up Last and A Generation Apart
June 4, 2020

Conquest: A Martial Take on Racism
May 15, 2020

Michael Jordan: A Father’s Imprint

Quote of the week

“People ask me what I do in the winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait or spring.”
~ Rogers Hornsby

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