Opinion

Too Stupid to Read? That Used to Mean Mentally Retarded

There was a time—not long ago—when being too stupid to read an article wasn’t considered quirky or neurodivergent.It was considered what it actually was:Mentally. Retarded. But in today’s soy-soaked, short-form-drenched culture, we’ve done a complete 180. Now, refusing to read is “a learning style,” and people proudly declare: “Can someone just make a TikTok version?” […]

Opinion

Why Cause of Death Belongs in Obituaries and Memorials

We live in an age where people fear the improbable and ignore the obvious. Shark attacks, lightning strikes, plane crashes—these dominate our collective anxieties. Meanwhile, the true killers—heart disease, cancer, diabetes, addiction—quietly claim millions without making headlines. It’s time for a cultural shift, and it starts where life ends: with obituaries and gravestones that tell […]

Opinion

Why I Won’t Watch Your Talking Head Video Until You Can Write a Coherent Article

Let’s be blunt: if I don’t know you, I’m not watching your selfie-rant video. Every week, my feed is flooded with strangers staring into their phone cameras, spewing half-baked advice like they’ve just discovered fire. You know the type: “Hey guys, I just had this breakthrough thought about success/life/relationships…” and then proceed to mumble through […]