Published in Lexicon·PinnedMember-onlyWhy We Worship Celebrities: A Case Study of Marilyn MonroeBy idolising cultural icons, we satiate a deep-seated religiosity. — Anyone familiar with Andy Warhol, a prominent visual artist in the 1960s, will be familiar with this picture — The Marilyn Diptych. Published just four months after the death of Marilyn Monroe, this piece immortalized Marilyn as an icon of the 1960s in true pop culture fashion. The phenomenon of…Culture7 min read
Published in The Apeiron Blog·PinnedMember-onlyJungian Synchronicity and Its Significance in Our LivesBeautiful alignments in the duality of existence. — Carl Gustav Jung was a prominent Swiss psychologist in the 19th century who made a name for himself by studying old myths and religions. In doing so, he coupled his findings with experiences from his patients and formed his own branch of psychology — analytical psychology. His ideas of the…Philosophy9 min read
Published in Lexicon·Aug 6Member-onlyLexicon Submission GuidelinesWhat to know before you show us your work. — Lexicon aims to compile essays and essentially build a lexicon of the different aspects of human thought. This means that we are open to publishing a very wide range of articles including: The history of a subject, concept, or finding. (Physics, History, Philosophy, etc.) The application of a subject, concept…Writing6 min read
Published in The Great Philosophers·Jul 31Member-onlyThe Great Philosophers: An IntroductionJoin me on this journey exploring humanity’s greatest minds. — Is there a meaning to life? What makes a life ‘good’? How do I know I am doing the right thing? Or what the right thing even is? Questions like these are what makes philosophy breathtaking. Simple questions that tug at the root of our human condition. Many of us…Philosophy3 min read
Published in The Apeiron Blog·Mar 11, 2021Member-onlyWhat We Don’t Understand About The Gender Pay GapIt’s not just discrimination. — When it comes to conversations about gender inequality, the gender pay gap will always enter the picture. The most common statistic stating that women are paid around 70 cents on the dollar compared to men. …Politics6 min read
Published in The Apeiron Blog·Jan 11, 2021Member-onlyWhy the American Two-Party System Doesn’t Work AnymoreBoth sides are suffocating. — During the 2020 election, many democrats and republicans were left unsatisfied by both candidates. They weren’t choosing the best candidate to lead the country, but the lesser of two evils. …Politics7 min read
Jan 6, 2021Member-onlyNote to My ReadersHello there! I would first like to thank all of you who are following me and reading my work. I really appreciate that I am able to reach what I consider a substantial number of people and share topics and content that I am interested in. Thank you all for…Blog2 min read
Published in The Apeiron Blog·Dec 31, 2020Member-onlyWhat Romantic Obsession Says About Your Mental HealthExploring Carl Jung and Anima/Animus projection. — We have all had crushes, some more intense than others. Most of us would be familiar with the nonstop thinking coupled with the fuzzy feeling in our hearts. No matter how hard we try, we cannot get them out of our heads. Be it a coworker, an ex, or an…Philosophy7 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·Dec 29, 2020Member-onlyHow Active Imagination Can Help You Gain Personal ClarityNo, it’s not like meditation. — Meditation, especially Eastern forms of meditation have become very popular in contemporary culture as the demands of the modern-day often encourage one to seek mental wellness. Many of us look to mainstream meditation intending to find some peace and serenity in our busy and chaotic lives. However, finding calmness and…Psychology8 min read
Published in The Apeiron Blog·Dec 17, 2020Member-onlyWhy Utopias Are Not DesirableExploring Aldous Huxley’s ‘Brave New World.’ — Coined by Thomas Moore in this 1516 book Utopia, the concept is widely understood as desirable. The idealization of a utopia is intrinsic to its definition as an imaginary place or state in which everything is perfect. …Philosophy7 min read
