Essays & Articles
Fake Smiles & Real Money: The World of Virtual Influencers & AI Celebs
What are the implications of letting a perfectly manufactured image do all the work?
An exploration into the lucrative yet questionable world of CGI influencers and marketing.
Oh, did I do something bad? Sorry about it, I guess. Can I get another go?
Exploring the inevitable tie in of (viral) fame and the eventual reveal of bad opinions, views, actions, and the like.
What Happens When We Make Bad People Famous?
The Fall of Paul & Shock Value
Pig: A Subconscious Chokehold
A reflection on the power of a word.
Sticks and stones can break our bones, but I’m not so sure about words not having a bit of culpability…
The Battle of the Blank Page: Creative Burnout Before It Begins
How do we take down the beast that is writer’s block, procrastination, and just not wanting to do it?
In this essay, I explore the reasons why I and many other creatives get lost in a cycle of battling against a blank page, and mapping out the cycle we often find ourselves in when attempting any creative task.
If you want views, you need to be creative to get them.
Do we naturally gravitate to things that shock us? And what happens when it’s used for virality? Exploring Logan Paul’s mishaps and the ensuing craziness surrounding them.