Cryptocurrency is ironically elegantly named.  It seems, as the understanding of its function and meaning has become one of the most confusing new tasks in finance since the invention of fine print.  The fact that the term NFT stands for Non-Fungible Toke

The brooding artist pulling greatness from the very depths of their soul; the greatest art coming from those who suffered much for their art; the haunting tragedy of artistic genius lost all too young…As a culture we celebrate The Arts as a sign of greatn

How strictly practical does a line of inquiry need to be to have merit?  Is there value to be had in exploring purely fantastical possibilities?  There was a time in our lives when this question was easier to answer in the affirmative; a time when pretend

What does it take to create a unique world for yourself, become someone completely different, and dive inside to explore and create amazing adventures?  Most people spend hundreds of dollars on advanced game systems, all of the latest games, or even thous

Homes are the most beloved and important buildings we interact with on a day to day basis.  Their structures not only serve to protect us from the harsh elements and provide security from the outside world, but also serve as a backdrop for memories and ev

Bias and Prejudice!  Dirty words to throw around among modern society.  Indeed, at a time of avid “social justice activism” the very hint of such a feeling is tantamount to full blown bigotry and xenophobia.  Yet, the truth is, the development of bias and

Poetry, while perhaps one of the oldest and most fundamental forms of shared art, has become a medium looked upon with shades of disdain among the average population in our modern society.  Like abstract art, it can be viewed as too obtuse and esoteric fo

Boldly launched amid the turbulent 1960s, the fantastic world of Star Trek has become a cultural icon for generations.  It has existed in our collective memories for so long that we can take its guiding principles and established tropes for granted.  What

Our planet is in crisis.  Our future is uncertain, and the challenges of becoming a multi-planet species are not only daunting, but likely to be the purview of the wealthy and privileged.How then do we act here, with our feet on the ground to save our pla

Never meet your heroes.  But why?  We as a culture are in love with the idea of exceptions and super-humanity.  The natural converse of a media that exploits our own shortcomings for profit is the creation of manufactured images of idols, be they physical