I didn't think that a DnD game would descend into an exploration of systemic racism. Here's what happened and what we can learn from it. Continue reading
Category: Good World
Beyond Black-and-White Thinking: Actually, Life is 50 Shades of Grey
The conflict of good vs. evil makes for fun stories but bad life advice. Here's how to upgrade your mindset beyond black-and-white thinking.Continue reading
Women Proposing: Here’s Why You Should Get Down on One Knee
Women proposing is still the exception but here's why you shouldn't let that stop you. Includes inspirational examples of women who proposed.Continue reading
We’re Failing Male Victims of Sexual Assault; Here’s What You Need to Know
When it comes to sexual violence against men, we’ve failed as a society. Find out how you can be a part of the solution instead.Continue reading
Are You Feeling Pangry* Now? (*=Pandemic-Angry)
Discover what an analysis of over 20,000,000 million tweets suggests about pandemic-related angriness... and what you can do about pangriness.Continue reading
What Made the “I Have a Dream” Speech So Special?
Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech has a surprising backstory. Find out more about what made the speech so special!Continue reading
Godwin’s Law or: How to Be Less Wrong When You Call Someone a Nazi
Godwin's Law is one of the foundational principle of the web. A German (yours truly!) shares why Nazi comparisons are so problematic and what to do instead.Continue reading
Germany’s History Will Make You Less Naive About Data Privacy
Many people assume that their data privacy doesn't matter. Here's the chilling answer to the question: "What's the worst that could happen?"Continue reading
5 Powerful Lessons From Two Everyday Heroes & Muhammad Ali
What does it mean to be a hero? Here are 5 powerful lessons from two everyday heroes and Muhammad Ali that show that anyone can be a hero. Continue reading
How to Breathe in a World Gone Mad
As a child, I once fell down on an iron railing I had been balancing on. When my ribs connected with the iron railing, the air was crushed out of...Continue reading