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Stress is a part of life, but what if I told you your body has a built-in mechanism to calm down in seconds? Meet the…
Why Water is More Than Just a Drink If you are like me, there are too many options for a drink when you need one.…
“Spain, Gaul, and Britain were peopled by the same hardy race of savages.”—Edward Gibbon, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Savage? Maybe. Stubborn?…
“A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.” – Benjamin Franklin Throughout history, a nation’s military has often been…
Genre: Psychological Thriller Who Will Enjoy This Book: Overview: Sunstroke follows Gloria Mendez, a loyal and unassuming secretary whose quiet life takes an unexpected turn…
Has anyone else ever heard the comparisons made between the fall of the Roman Empire and what’s happening in the United States today? It’s a…
Genre:Absurdist Literature Who Will Enjoy This Book: Overview: Amerika, or also known as, The Man Who Disappeared, is Franz Kafka’s unfinished novel about a young…
Archetypes. You’ve heard of them. The Hero, the Sage, the Rebel—the list goes on. But did you know these ancient figures aren’t just for mythic…
Critical Thinking in Modern Discourse: How Thoughtless Posts Replace Thoughtful Conversation
Published by Elle on March 22, 2025In a world where memes have replaced meaningful dialogue, critical thinking has become a lost art. This piece explores how modern discourse has devolved into identity battles and smug one-liners—and why continuous learning and curiosity are the only way forward.