Fostering connections between individuals of different ages engenders mutual respect and empathy, which, in turn, helps quash ageist stereotypes.
Kinaiya is a Cebuano word that means ‘inner being’. The collection features different variations of the Binakol weave. These pieces not just as an expression of our pride and love for our culture, but as an armour that reflects our character, and strengthens our confidence to take on the challenges of every day.
The longer we we were forced to stay inside, the more all our clutter and disorder seemed to taunt us. So we did what every other Youtube-raised millennial did best, we googled some DIY videos and made it our pandemic project to fix our home.
My wish for us at 40 is that we have learned to embrace the varying seasons of our life, and to gracefully hold both hope and hopelessness whenever they co-exist in a single moment.
While feminism seems to be en vogue (based on the proliferation of statement slogan shirts and branded empowerment campaigns targeted towards women), many are still intimidated by the term or are afraid to be associated as one. For some Filipinos, the word feminist is synonymous to being a man-hater, angry activist, or closeted lesbian.
Traditionally, the term Orphan Christmas or “Orphan Holidays” referred to charity-organized celebrations for children living in orphanages and shelters. In recent years, it has expanded to describe holiday gatherings for adults who have lost loved ones, live far from home, or are estranged from family. It is a way to create a sense of belonging during the Christmas season for those without traditional family structures to celebrate with.
Human-AI dialogues can feel comforting due to our inherent desire for social connection. However, there aren’t enough safeguards to prevent vulnerable users from spiraling into psychosis. ChatGPT can mimic human conversation and generate plausible-sounding answers. But unlike human therapists, who can redirect unhealthy narratives, ChatGPT cannot recognize or challenge distorted thinking. As a result, it can inadvertently affirm and strengthen a user’s delusional or conspiratorial beliefs.
Part of the writing process is finding your voice by sitting through the discomfort of coming up with that first draft. When we constantly allow AI to do the heavy lifting for us, we also rob ourselves of the opportunity and the motivation to sharpen our skills to be effective communicators, like assessing how to frame an issue and the best way to deliver a message.
“Pretty privilege” is a form of cognitive bias referring to the preferential treatment received by individuals who are considered by society as conventionally attractive. An unearned advantage this gives political candidates is people’s unconscious tendency to associate physical beauty with trustworthiness and competence.
