Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Thompson-Hernández on the Lowrider Culture in Japan

The article “How My Southeast L.A. Culture Got to Japan” was written to accompany Walter Thompson-Hernández’s short film on L.A. Chicano/Chicana lowrider culture’s presence in Japan. The short film he made by Emily Rhyne, Walter Thompson-Hernández, and Alexandra Eaton for the New York Times highlighted how the lowrider community “came to represent rebellion, resilience, and youth” and how that feeling is not unique to L.A. … Continue reading Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Thompson-Hernández on the Lowrider Culture in Japan

February 27, 2019March 12, 2021Leave a comment

Ethics, Philosophy, Public Relations, Review Article

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Wants to Give $1000 to All Monthly

The Democratic candidate for the 2020 election, Andrew Yang, spoke with Joe Rogan on Tuesday about his forward-thinking plans and why traditional capitalism is toxic. [Capitalism is] pushing our population to a mindset of scarcity, of nastiness. And that’s why Universal Basic Income is so crucial. Because it gets the boot off the people’s throats. And replaces the mindset of scarcity with a mindset of … Continue reading Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Wants to Give $1000 to All Monthly

February 15, 2019March 12, 2021Leave a comment

Ethics, Philosophy

Confucius, Daoism, & Humanity

Asking who we are or ought to be is a question asked across time, uniquely in Confucius’ teachings, he asked who we are in relation to each other and the world we live in. Confucius was a man of many words, as shown in A Source Book In Chinese Philosophy, translated and compiled by Wing-Tsit Chan. Confucius was one of the few men who revolutionized … Continue reading Confucius, Daoism, & Humanity

February 12, 2019March 12, 2021Leave a comment

Communications, Ethics, Philosophy, Review Article

Creating Human-Like AI with 87% Accuracy

Computer scientists are nonstop working on improving artificial intelligence software (AI) to ease the lives of humans. Modern AI is found on phones and computers, most either have Siri or Google, that answers simple commands and questions. To further improve humans’ lives, scientists are trying to find ways to teach AI the ways of humans nonverbal cues, currently with a 70 to 87% accuracy, according … Continue reading Creating Human-Like AI with 87% Accuracy

February 6, 2019March 12, 2021

Communications, Ethics, Philosophy, Review Article

The Importance of Communication

Success can bring itself into the workplace and life with one thing: fantastic communication skills. In the modern age of engineering, there are a few skills that have deemed to be necessary, as told by Susan Fortané in Interesting Engineering, and sometimes found on job descriptions. Over the past few centuries, there have been a number of inventions that have created a revolution in the … Continue reading The Importance of Communication

February 3, 2019March 12, 2021Leave a comment

Philosophy, Yoga

3 Minute Yoga: The Puppy Stretch

I watch my dog every day and nearly every time he gets up to do something, he stretches all of the little bones in his tiny body. He is a Shih Tzu-Poodle and 9 years old, but of course, I’ll always call him my puppy. This stretch can take anywhere from two minutes to eight minutes depending on your speed. But after sitting at a … Continue reading 3 Minute Yoga: The Puppy Stretch

January 31, 2019March 10, 2026Leave a comment

Communications, Ethics, Philosophy

What are Salt Straps? And Who

Partnered with a small Colombian tribe, fair-trade, and charitable company Salt is doing their part in promoting both authenticity and financial support to low-income regions. Salt’s only product is their hand-woven cross-body handbag strap, which serves as a style item as well as a more comfortable way to carry a large bag. Comparing it to a strap that is thin and shoulder-biting. The large strap … Continue reading What are Salt Straps? And Who

January 23, 2019March 12, 20211 Comment

Communications, Ethics, Philosophy, Poetry, Short Stories

MLKJr. Inspired: What I Stand For

Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero in the United States’ history and is honored with a national holiday devoted to him. King, as well as many others, made his thoughts known and then later, a reality. Here is a piece inspired by him. What I Stand For I stand for clean waterI stand for clean foodI stand for clean livingI stand for open mindsI … Continue reading MLKJr. Inspired: What I Stand For

January 22, 2019March 12, 2021Leave a comment

Art, Ethics, Philosophy, Poetry, Short Stories

Corporate Culture: A Short Story

Sitting at the park, eating her veggie pita, Io Tillett White is on her lunch break. A city full of office buildings, all working on the same eight-hour time frame; everyone is on their lunch break. Io Tillett sat there looking at all the people in their suits, pantsuits, work dresses, everyone was so synchronized and so she smiled. She was wearing dark gray dress … Continue reading Corporate Culture: A Short Story

January 18, 2019March 12, 2021Leave a comment

Communications, Ethics, Philosophy, Public Relations

Six Reasons Why Big Businesses Need Ethics

Large corporations are a reflection of both our culture and values, as well as their own, and what they decide to do affects us all us. Business Ethics is a very crucial part of the business industry, without it, businesses would be able to do as they please without worry of any legal unpleasantness. Values Businesses’ values are based on laws and regulations created by … Continue reading Six Reasons Why Big Businesses Need Ethics