Author: ketakikunte
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The Fear of Being Ordinary
The essay analyzes the social pressure and expectation of being unique and living an extraordinary life. It explore how this desire is structurally impossible for all to achieve. The essay also tries to destigmatize the notion that living an ordinary, common life can be just as fulfilling.
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The Legitimacy of Suffering in Personal Growth
The article explores the relationship between survival and growth, questioning whether one should take precedence over the other. Through anecdotes about societal perceptions of pain and suffering, it challenges the notion that authentic experiences must involve struggle. It ultimately posits that growth and survival are interconnected aspects of the human experience.
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Understanding Death: Insights from Massan’s Narrative
The write-up reflects on the film “Massan,” focusing on themes of moving on and death. By keeping the movie as a distant backdrop, this piece tries to explore the meaning, function and consequences of death.
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Down the Memory Lane
This short-story explores how Cathy tries to move on from Kevin, after his death. The story follows her journey as she navigates grief, loss of love and ultimately, acceptance.
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The Dark Side of Shopping: How Companies Manipulate Consumers
“Buy Now! : The Shopping Conspiracy” is a Netflix documentary that exposes the manipulative strategies used by large corporations to encourage unnecessary consumerism. It highlights the environmental harm caused by waste generation and deceptive marketing practices, such as greenwashing. The film prompts viewers to reflect on their shopping habits and the consequences of supporting such…
