Author: Daniel Keem
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College athletics is exploitation that finally got exposed by NIL
For decades the NCAA called athletes amateurs while making billions. NIL deals didn’t create the exploitation — they revealed it. Here’s what the new era shows.
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High school counselors push college because they’re measured on it
School counselors aren’t pushing college because it’s right for every kid. They’re pushing it because their performance metrics quietly require them to.
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Study abroad is tourism with a transcript
Study abroad sells itself as cultural transformation, but most programs are heavily curated tourism wrapped in a few credit hours. Here’s the gap between pitch and reality.
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Survival isn’t always about winning
Pop survival stories sell strength and dominance, but real survivors often outlast disaster by losing strategically. Here’s what actual survival looks like.
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A man who legally changed his name to Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-Bop-Bop
In 2011 a Wisconsin man legally changed his name to Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-Bop-Bop. The story is funnier — and stranger — than the headline implies. Here’s what happened.
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Planned Obsolescence Is Real
When you hear the idea that planned obsolescence is real, it's easy to have a strong reaction. The phrase alone can evoke curiosity, skepticism, or frustration. But whether it's a critique of modern life or a warning about hidden risks, the underlying message deserves a closer look. In a world where planned and obsolescence shape…
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Depression is sometimes a rational response to a bad life
Not all depression is a brain glitch. Sometimes it’s an accurate signal that something in your life needs to change. Here’s why pathologizing it can miss the point.
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Market crashes are more common than you think
Investors treat crashes as rare disasters, but historical data shows major drawdowns happen every 5 to 10 years. Here’s why the calm decades were the exception.
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Staying put is often safer than evacuating
Evacuation feels like the responsible choice during disasters, but the data shows shelter-in-place is often safer. Here’s when to leave and when to stay.