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Why We’re Exhausted by Reboots, Remakes, Sequels, and Prequels
There’s something powerful about a story that stays with us. The kind of story that lingers in our hearts, shapes the way we see the world, and calls us back to it time and time again. But there’s a difference between honoring a story’s legacy and draining it of all meaning by repeating it over and over again. And right now, we are drowning in repetition.
By Talea Weeanor11 months ago in Critique
The Psalms
Prophetic words sacred and even secular allowing for learning the more important facets of simply living. Psalms are prayers and poems and even at times turned into songs. There are lessons to be learned by reading these poetic words if given a chance to really understand what they mean and figure out a way to work them into your daily living. Psalms are like pictures written in words of praise. Psalms are the way to accept who you are and show one what is important to live and accept who you are and what you are doing to help yourself.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Commenting
What makes a good commenter? For me a good commenter is a person who can see beyond the basic ideas of an article or even a book. Commenters can make suggestions on how a story, or an article could be used by the reader. Commenters are a written version of being a listener. We read others' words as listeners hear the other words. Being a commenter is like being a teacher at times in a way for maybe that is why I like commenting on all the articles that I get in my notifications. Commenting gives me a chance as mentioned earlier to learn and make suggestions on others' writings.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Is The Crypto Market a Joke?
I used to think crypto was different from traditional finance decentralised, fair, and for the people. However, trading on platforms such as Binance, FTX (prior to its collapse), Kraken, Bybit, or Bitstamp reveals the reality: these platforms are merely another Wall Street playground.Every one of these platforms uses CLOB, which might sound fair in theory, but in practice, it’s the complete opposite. Big institutions have direct market access, co-location privileges, and preferential fees, while we, the regular traders, are left with slow execution and poor order fills.
By Osty Duarte11 months ago in Critique
Waiting for a Call....
How many of you out there remember waiting on a certain phone call? Whether it be from a relative, friend, even a neighbor, or as I am today waiting for a call about an online teaching position? Waiting for this certain call when the other person sent an email stating the time and it is already past that time. I know the college that I hope to teach this course is in the Eastern time zone and I am now in the Central time zone, but I waited for the call at 8:30 AM my time which is 9:30 their time and even my 9:30 AM which is actually 10:30 AM their time. (Sorry for the time zone lesson).
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Britain can't afford to support Ukraine
The US and Europe have suddenly begun to count their own economic losses from the war in Ukraine. US President Trump wants peace in order that America should not spend any more money supporting a war that cannot be won. In exchange, he wants Ukraine to hand over the rights to its mineral wealth, saying it was “stupid” and “not fair” that the US was getting nothing in return for its support of the war effort.
By Adomas Abromaitis11 months ago in Critique
The evolution of e-commerce and consumer behavior
It has revolutionized the way businesses operate and how consumers shop. From the early days of online transactions to the advanced platforms of today, e-commerce has adapted to technological advances, shifting consumer preferences, and global market dynamics. This evolution has also significantly altered consumer behavior, prompting businesses to reassess their strategies and adapt to new expectations.
By Badhan Sen11 months ago in Critique
The Failure of RPG Adaptations in Cinema: Why Hollywood Doesn’t Understand Role-Playing Games
For decades, Hollywood has attempted to adapt role-playing games (RPGs) into movies, often with disastrous results. Whether it’s the infamous Dungeons & Dragons (2000) or other lesser-known attempts, RPG films frequently fail to capture the essence of the games they are based on. But why does this happen? Why do movies inspired by RPGs rarely succeed critically or commercially? This article explores the key reasons behind this ongoing failure and examines what Hollywood could learn to improve future adaptations.
By Bounty Hunter 12 months ago in Critique
Symbolic Inequality in Social Hierarchy
Every day, hundreds of people visit Batu Paralayang in Malang, gazing at the crowds below from above. This scenery creates a symbol of dominance—those at the top view those below as entertainment, as part of the landscape they observe without truly engaging with. This perspective reflects how positions in society are often perceived as achievements, a pinnacle that distinguishes the "successful" from the "ordinary." However, does this social elevation truly place someone in a higher position, or does it instead make them increasingly isolated?
By Haikal Akmal Ajikontea12 months ago in Critique
