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Understanding psychological reactance

Psychological reactance and how to minimise it as a leader or teammate.
19 January 2026, 17:50 PM

Why the disappearance of digital third spaces matters

The disappearance of digital third spaces and impact of platformisation and monetisation on online communities.
19 January 2026, 17:38 PM

Loving films in the age of social media: An intro to Letterboxd

Discover Letterboxd, the app for rating, reviewing, and curating film watchlists.
24 December 2025, 06:36 AM

The troubling ethos behind anti-AI rhetoric

How anti-AI humour reflects modern prejudice online.
23 December 2025, 06:15 AM
27 November 2025, 11:52 AM

Substack’s moment in time: The cultural and the personal

The more you use Substack, the more you will realise that it might just be the future of independent media.
20 November 2025, 11:53 AM

The overwhelming reality of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate

How the idea of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate overwhelms many.
19 November 2025, 10:55 AM

Two of your friends have started dating, now what?

When love changes the friend group forever.
31 October 2025, 15:00 PM

The weight of toxic positivity

The hidden harm of “stay positive” advice.
31 October 2025, 05:30 AM

Feeling bored and why it isn’t necessarily a bad thing

What is this unsettling feeling of boredom trying to tell us?
31 October 2025, 04:00 AM

Navigating imposter syndrome in friendships

How imposter syndrome affects friendships and ways to overcome it
2 October 2025, 19:19 PM

Are we treating the strays right?

Why communities must care for stray animals.
29 September 2025, 07:02 AM

A guide to giving good gifts

How to choose the perfect gift.
29 September 2025, 07:02 AM

Navigating the rapidly-changing job market

Why our youth is struggling in the current job market. A part of Star Youth's special Youth Anxieties series.
23 September 2025, 09:07 AM

Learning to navigate personal finances early in life

Learning money skills early in life.
23 September 2025, 07:30 AM

The meaning and importance of ikigai for young adults

Finding ikigai in the chaos of growing up.
4 September 2025, 12:14 PM

What are we losing sight of when we confide in AI?

Can AI replace real human connection?
4 September 2025, 12:05 PM

My parents are aging and it scares me

A reflection on growing up and witnessing parents age.
8 August 2025, 04:00 AM

The pitfalls of wanting to stay productive during semester breaks

During semester breaks, there isn't any coursework to worry about, but for many, that empty space quickly becomes a breeding ground for anxiety.
7 August 2025, 19:03 PM