While there is progress in certain areas and certain things are better now than in previous historical times, the need to look out for the downside of various processes is undeniable and possibly more urgent than ever, for the simple fact that power becomes dangerous without developing one’s responsibility accordingly. No wonder some of the … Read more
Most of us who happened to successfully obtain driver’s licenses have at least a few memories from driving lessons that are still deeply ingrained in our minds. Some of us were excited about each lesson and couldn’t wait to pass the exam; for others, it may have been torture as they constantly felt that they … Read more
Parents are among the most important people in our lives; they’re supposed to protect us from harm, give us comfort and love, and raise us to be great human beings. Sadly, our relationships with them are not always as great as they’re supposed to be. Some people experience horrible childhoods and treatment from their parents, … Read more
It seems like artificial intelligence is in the news every day now. ChatGPT, Sophia the robot and AI image generators have taken the internet by storm. (Remember that week where everyone was posting AI-created portraits of themselves on Instagram?) There were already plenty of supporters and critics of AI-generated art, but recently, it seems like … Read more
Even when we live with a family we love, some days can be hell. They say that familiarity breeds contempt, and that can certainly be true in cases like the ones in this post, where we explore some of the more annoying aspects of family life! Some can be the result of children who haven’t … Read more
Giving your home a makeover is quite the challenge. Even if it’s just a trip to IKEA, there are plenty of decisions you need to make. Luckily, the subreddit ‘Design My Room’ is ready to help. The idea is simple: a person submits a picture (or pictures) of their room to the online community, including … Read more
“Rules for thee and not for me” seems to be a philosophy some higher-ups have internalized to such an extent that they will contradict themselves multiple times a day. Entitled bosses are, unfortunately, not anything new, but these days communities around the internet can at least operate as a place to share and vent the … Read more
You never know what you’re going to come across online. One moment you’re watching an adorable video of puppies playing with one another, and the next, you’re reading about another tragedy in the news. One surprisingly entertaining corner of the internet, however, is the comments section. Comments on videos, articles, social media, they’ll never let … Read more
Anyone who’s ever worked in the food service industry knows that far from every customer is going to be kind, polite, and decent. Sooner or later, you’ll run into someone rude and entitled. But it’s arguably worse to wait on someone who is completely clueless about what establishment they’re at. Redditor u/tanksandthefunkybun, who works at … Read more
Regret is a funny thing. And we aren’t talking about it in a metaphorical or symbolic sense. But quite literal: a tramp stamp flashing above your cheeks as a regrettable reminder of last night’s bender as it happened to the How I Met Your Mother’s Ted and many others before the poor fella. Getting a … Read more