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Feb 28, 2026

What do we call the deliberate destruction of land, water, and infrastructure during war? The term “ecocide” has circulated for decades in legal debates, but it is not yet codified as an international crime. As environmental data from Gaza mounts, the question is no longer abstract. It is structural.

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 19, 2026

A reflection on propaganda, militarism, and the political vacuum shaping modern discours, sparked by Abby Martin’s documentary Earth’s Greatest Enemy.

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Feb 19, 2026

Sep 25, 2025

the mechanics of incarceration and one-shot masterpiece on display in episode 1 of adolescence. I review it here

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 22, 2025

King Viserys was the reason the house of the dragon eventually falls, and it starts with the loss of Queen Aemma.

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Sep 22, 2025

The Brutalist: War between art and capital

Aug 27, 2025

The artist vs the financier. Art ROI.

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Aug 27, 2025

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Exhibiting Forgiveness, Biology of Father and Son

At its heart, Exhibiting Forgiveness is about how abuse, especially from parents, can imprint on children. It’s about the quiet, internal labor of unpacking that abuse, and deciding which parts to carry forward and which to finally set down.

Generational Shadows in GoT and HotD

Generational power in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon show how the past shapes the present and future, with characters like Tywin Lannister and Daemon Targaryen embodying this timeless influence.