PinnedElizabeth ShawThe Quiet Crisis of LonelinessThe Intimate Affliction of Today’s Disconnected WorldNov 13, 202325Nov 13, 202325
Elizabeth ShawHow Volunteering and Nonprofits Shape Social ChangeThere was once a time when I saw social issues as just abstract, almost distant problems. There was of course the odd headline in the news…4d ago4d ago
Elizabeth ShawHow Storytelling Sustains Our Cultural RootsFew activities are as profoundly human or as universally practiced as storytelling. It is both an art form and a fundamental mode of…May 112May 112
Elizabeth ShawHow Language Shapes Our Identity & Connect Us to the WorldI remember the first time I truly understood that I lived in two worlds — not just geographically, but linguistically. At home, our…Apr 301Apr 301
Elizabeth ShawHow Our Consumer Choices Reshape the WorldExploring the Hidden Costs of Consumerism on Society and the EnvironmentApr 261Apr 261
Elizabeth ShawThe Ethics of Artificial IntelligenceReflections on How AI Shapes Our Lives, Work, and Moral CompassApr 16Apr 16
Elizabeth ShawIntersectionality and Identity Politics & the Complexities of Our Personal NarrativesIntersectionality as a concept offers a lens through which we can understand the multifaceted nature of discrimination and privilege. It…Apr 3Apr 3
Elizabeth ShawPrivacy in the Digital AgeA Reflection on the Fragile Balance Between Connection and Isolation in Our Networked LivesMar 23Mar 23
Elizabeth ShawThe Influence of Social Media on Self-Image and RelationshipsGrowing up, the notion of self and identity seemed straightforward, largely defined by physical interactions and real-world experiences…Mar 14Mar 14
Elizabeth ShawThe Challenges and Rewards of an Environmentally Aware LifestyleEmbracing Personal Accountability in the Face of Climate ChangeFeb 211Feb 211