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It’s Not You, It’s Me
Euthanasia, the deliberate act of ending a life to alleviate suffering, remains one of the most contentious moral issues of our time. The debate is often clouded by emotion, societal norms, and the innate human fear of death. Yet, the core of the issue is frequently misunderstood, with much of the conversation revolving around those…
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Remembering Aaron Swartz: The Visionary Who Fought for an Open Internet
Aaron Swartz was more than a programmer; he was a visionary, an activist, and a crusader for digital rights whose contributions fundamentally shaped the internet we know today. His story is powerfully told in the documentary The Internet’s Own Boy, which explores his life, his relentless pursuit of an open internet, and the tragic circumstances…
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Birthdays Are Weird
Birthdays have always felt strange to me. Mine is coming up on August 12th, but I haven’t celebrated in years. It feels odd to celebrate my existence when I don’t believe I’ve done anything significant or world-changing. Celebrating my life feels unearned, like I’m being praised for something I haven’t accomplished. Despite my aversion to…
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The Time I Got Sued
It was the middle of October, and I was floating on cloud nine after finishing my exams. But my bubble of bliss burst faster than a balloon at a porcupine convention when my teacher strutted into the classroom holding a letter with my name plastered on it. Cue the spotlight on me as she announced…
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Making Things Up in my Head
Imagine you’re walking down a path, and suddenly you start imagining monsters lurking in the shadows. At first, it’s harmless, just a little game your mind plays. But then, without realising it, you start believing those monsters are real. You become so consumed by your imagined dangers that you forget to look where you’re going.…
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Navigating Life’s Overthinking Maze
It’s quite common for people to overthink, but some individuals, like myself, tend to do it more frequently and intensely. I often find myself obsessing over small matters, which can snowball into larger concerns, eventually causing anxiety. It’s as if there’s a limit to the number of significant worries my mind can handle. When that…
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Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
Trigger Warning: This article discusses severe mental health struggles, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety, which may be distressing to some readers. Over the past few years, I’ve been on a turbulent journey, battling severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and anxiety. This ordeal reached a breaking point just after I completed my undergraduate degree in…
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Being a Journalist Isn’t What It’s Hyped Up to Be
For as long as I can remember, I had a strong desire to become a journalist. It wasn’t about the money, as the field often lacks financial rewards, but rather about the sense of purpose and the belief that my work could influence history. I aspired to do work that I could look back on…
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