The Em Dash Did Nothing Wrong
The em dash got branded a sign of AI writing. I started using it around the same time — not because of a chatbot, but because it's beautiful. A short, well-sourced defense.
I Finally Moved to Linux
After years on Windows 11, I moved to Fedora 44 as my main OS and found a system that feels calmer, faster, and more aligned with how I actually work.
Why Into the Wild Still Haunts Us
A deep dive into Sean Penn's Into the Wild — its visual philosophy, the McCandless myth, and why the film keeps pulling people toward the edge of civilization.
The Allegory of the Cave and Our Modern Screens
Plato's cave allegory reinterpreted through the lens of social media, algorithmic feeds, and the pursuit of authentic understanding in a post-truth world.
12 Angry Men
Sidney Lumet
Twelve jurors deliberate a murder case in a single room — a masterclass in dialogue, moral courage, and the fragility of justice.
Into the Wild
Sean Penn
A breathtaking yet tragic exploration of a young man's rejection of society to find absolute freedom in the Alaskan wilderness.
Euthyphro
Plato
A Socratic dialogue exploring understanding of piety and morality, challenging the foundation of divine command theory.
Back to the Arena: A New Chapter in 2026, From Open Source to Algorithms
My journey from inconsistent CP attempts to Open Source success, and why I'm returning to the algorithmic arena in my final semester.