Why Should I Bother?

I have a bit of a history with existential questions. having long since struggled with the void that one must face once worldly desires are met. I have been fortunate enough to not have to worry about my survival, and, thanks to my education, not worry too much about employment…

The Freedom of Unpopularity

One of the best decisions I made in creating this blog was to not chase a readership. Of course, it'd be great if people found my articles interesting, but that's not the end goal. Even if I was shouting into the void, the mere act of…

A Minimal Online Presence

I feel like there is an instinctual and incessant urge to publicize everything on the internet ingrained onto us. Personally, simply reading an opinionated post online can trigger a desire to make an account to deliver a clever rebuttal. Perhaps as social animals, we are compelled to digest opinions and…

The Beauty in Mediocrity

As someone who has academically excelled since a young age, the most difficult transition in college has been an acceptance in my mediocrity. Korea's Obsession With Success. I am the poster child of a success-driven society. I was raised in South Korea, a country with incomparable academic pressure.…

Accidental Environmentalism in Minimalism

The Green New Deal is still a hot topic in politics, which is remarkable considering that conservation biologists, climatologists, and Bill Nye have been shouting into the void for what seems like an eternity. It is great that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and others demand immediate and drastic action, for moderate…

The Joy of Nature-Watching in our Technocentric Lives

A necessary counterpart to our modern lives is the reintroduction of the natural world. Few activities brought me more joy than the simple act of observing and photographing wildlife in their natural habitat. My Personal Fallout Unfortunately, it is far too easy to completely neglect the natural realm of our…

How I Finally Made Reading Into a Habit

Most people recognize the value of reading books; many of us set a new year's resolution to read more. We're pumped up with energy. Yet, it rarely lasts. Here is my simple solution: hack your phone.…