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Why We Fall in Love With AI Versions of Ourselves and Reject the Real Us

We Fell in Love With the Mirror That Isn’t Real There is something unsettling happening quietly, almost politely, right in front of us. We upload a real photo. A real face. A real body. A real moment pulled from an actual life. ChatGPT or any AI image tool takes that data and produces a version … Continue reading Why We Fall in Love With AI Versions of Ourselves and Reject the Real Us

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The Trifecta That Hijacked My Brain: Addiction, ADHD, and Binge Eating

I need to say this upfront.This is not a clinical article written from a distance.This is written from inside the mess. I live with ADHD.I have struggled with addiction.I binge eat. Not “used to.” Not “a little.” Not “in recovery and everything is neat now.”I live in the overlap where all three shake hands and … Continue reading The Trifecta That Hijacked My Brain: Addiction, ADHD, and Binge Eating

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Iran Beyond The Headlines

Iran Is Not What You Think It Is Iran is one of the most misunderstood countries in the world. The name alone triggers headlines, fear, politics, and assumptions. For many people, Iran is reduced to a single image. Angry crowds. Covered women. Nuclear threats. Sanctions. War. But Iran is older than most civilizations people casually … Continue reading Iran Beyond The Headlines