There is a loneliness epidemic in modern societies. I wrote about it in my other essay, Modern loneliness. This is a more detailed essay outlining the problem and a potential solution. Problem outline: the current landscape In the world today,…
I spent five weeks in New York City. A week prior to my trip, I saw a video of people dancing to HOT TO GO! by Chappell Roan on the New York subway platform, and I could feel the magic…
In a world more connected than ever, we face a paradox of being lonelier than ever. For me, this journey started with this interview video by palebluewave. Something about her eyes spoke to me. To date, I must have…
Relationships between humans are like the bonds between molecules. For chemical reactions—the forming and breaking of bonds—to occur, certain conditions must first be present. Four Conditions for Genuine Connections and Relationships Common Space, Shared Experience/Memory, Attention/Energy (MOST IMPORTANT), Lack…
2024 has been my most intense and transformative year yet. Before we get into it, here are some of my most precious memories of this year captured on camera! Songzanlin Monastery, Shangri-La, Yunnan, China Lugu Lake, Yunnan, China Meili Mountains,…
“What if the next five to ten years is going to feel exactly like the past week of your life?” When I asked my friends this question, most of them reacted with a bitter laugh followed by a grim glance.…