How Should Games Teach?

Games, as any other media, have historically been used to further oppressive systems. There are some fairly obvious examples of oppressive games such as the blatant racism found in many old tabletop RPGs, but many subtle examples are still common. Games that aim to addict players and…

Post 6: “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” Thoughts and Not Knowing Spanish

It’s Friday night. My high school friends and I are on FaceTime having our weekly Friday game night, a tradition we started to stay connected during the quarantine. This time, my friend is FaceTiming us from her…

My hot take on Solomon Georgio’s comedy album

While it is indeed true that I have a Hot Take to present regarding Solomon…

WP2: The Storyteller

Initially, I was hesitant to archive video games, of all things, in preparation for an intellectual autobiography. The concept felt taboo to me: they’re generally made out by society to be nothing more than distractions, unhealthily pulling me away from real growth or meaningful learning…

WP2: From Child to Adult

Introduction

Reflections on “Writing Remix Podcast Ep: 51 Stopping Hate with Yan Sham-Shackleton, Tanya Ko Hong, Atia Sattar, and…

Why We Need to Learn Different Method of Communication

WP2: I Never Grew Up

My academic and professional path is full of creativity, imagination, and play. I get a lot of this from my childhood, and…

WP2: Music Evolution

I got my first guitar when I was 9 years old. I’ve always been attracted to the older music that my dad showed me. This music ranged from 20s and 30s jazz and the way to disco and soft rock classics. Having listened to this music all my life, I had always wondered what it would be like to…

Reflection of “Your Average N-Word”

The most notable part of “Your Average N-Word” is that it’s a reflection of my life. It portrays…