Hacking Algorithms

Hacking Algorithms

Hacking Algorithms Headlines claim that in India, gig workers are taking back control from algorithms dictating how they work.  Gig workers make a living through their mobile apps. And they don’t always understand how things work as it is the algorithms that produce...
Questioning Conformity

Questioning Conformity

Questioning brings us closer to learning and the joy of exploring. A meta-analysis of 2,692 people found a strong link between being curious and being creative. Additional research also shows that, curiosity levels decrease as we age, especially for new experiences...
Sustainable Thrifting

Sustainable Thrifting

Thrifting is in Fashion When I was a theatre major in university, I would secretly go to thrift stores and create some radical outfits. But it wasn’t called thrifting—choosing to buy secondhand clothing instead of fast fashion—back then. I also frequented local...
Co-Creating Healthy Stories

Co-Creating Healthy Stories

Creating Healthy Stories Laying the foundation for a healthy life requires creating healthy stories. When we are around children, we experience curiosity and awe about the simple things in life. Yesterday, I observed a child who was inquisitive but his parents slowly...
There’s Always A Way

There’s Always A Way

There’s Always A Way Once we understand there’s always a way forward—whether we like it or not—much shifts in our relationship with life. Imagine when we spend as much energy and focus on our greatest opportunities as our biggest problems. What if instead of...

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