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    The Things We Love Can Save Us: Why Star Trek Has Always Been More to Me Than a TV Show

    For nearly forty years, Star Trek has been more than entertainment to me. It’s been a source of hope, comfort, laughter, and stability during some of the hardest seasons of my life. We all need something that reminds us life is worth looking forward to. Here’s why finding that thing might be more important than…


  • Man and woman using smartphones with AI interface graphics in Tokyo and London cityscapes

    Could AI Finally Fix Online Dating? Here’s an Idea Nobody Seems to Be Building

    Everyone complains that online dating is broken, but almost nobody talks about redesigning it. As a recovering software engineer, I started wondering what dating apps could learn from eBay, Uber, and Lyft. What if AI didn’t just match people—it coached them, learned from feedback, and helped strangers become meaningful connections? The idea raises difficult questions…


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    The Simple Question That Helps More Than You Realize

    Depression doesn’t always need someone to fix it. Sometimes it needs someone to ask, “Are you okay?” In this personal essay, I reflect on one simple question from a friend that reminded me I mattered, share what depression can feel like from the inside, and offer practical ideas for both people who are struggling and…


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    GMRS, FRS, CB, and the Rabbit Hole I Fell Into

    I only wanted to learn more about GMRS. A few hours later I found myself reading FCC regulations covering everything from CB radios and walkie-talkies to movie theater audio description systems and even consumer radar. Here’s what I learned about the radio services almost anyone can use, why GMRS has become so popular, and why…