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Tag: Reflection

  • Yellow Jackets and Revenge

    After a yellow jacket stung me in the garden, I found myself doing something I did not expect: sitting on a stool for thirty minutes, patiently taking revenge. The insect was only following its instincts, and I knew that. What surprised me was how quickly my mind found ways to justify an emotional decision that… Read more →

    dead yellow jackets

  • When Everything Sounds the Same: Thinking vs. Generating

    As AI-generated content becomes more common, more of it starts to sound the same. This reflective essay explores the growing tension between thinking and generating, authenticity and polish, and what may happen when producing something thoughtful becomes easier than actually thinking it through. Read more →

    Six white eggs lined up on a wooden surface, with one egg cracked and repaired with gold, symbolizing individuality, imperfection, and divergence in a world of increasing sameness.