Jay Kobayashi
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A starving writer from LA who aspires to be plagiarized one day. I like to write about academic pieces that identifies philosophy and psychology in pop culture, and sometimes random fun pieces that interests me or the algorithm!
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The Ethics of Playersexuality in Video Games
Role-playing games have always been the forefront of player immersion due to the genre’s creativity, narrative storytelling, and, of course, its cast of dynamic characters. Whether they are NPCs or recruitable companions, dynamic characters help players develop an emotional attachment to the game’s world and lore, especially if they are romanceable. However, there has been some debate about the accessibility of romanceable characters and how it can dramatically affect the gameplay and immersion.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Gamers
How Job Hunting Is Becoming Pay-To-Win
Job hunting has traditionally been viewed as a merit-based process, where candidates’ skills, experiences, and qualifications are the main factors determining their success in securing employment. However, recent layoff trends and rising rates of unemployment suggest that the job market may be evolving into a “pay-to-win” arena, where financial resources can significantly influence a job seeker’s chances of landing a job. So in this article, lets explore how job hunting is becoming pay-to-win.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Journal
Why Kindness Influencers Aren’t Kind At All
Social media platforms have become powerful tools for spreading messages, ideologies, and influencing behaviors. Among the millions of influencers populating these platforms, are a unique brand of influencers known as “kindness influencers.” These people leverage their online presence to promote acts of kindness, compassion, and positivity.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Humans
The Psychology Of Micromanaging
"Micromanagement" a term that evokes frustration and annoyance in the workplace, is a management style characterized by excessive control, close supervision, and an inclination to scrutinize every detail of an employee's work. Anyone who has worked with a micromanager will understand that these kinds of people have a tendency to be the worst during work.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Geeks
Is One Piece A Modern Epic?
The other day, I was reading the latest chapter of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece and I suddenly started tearing up when I read about a super tragic backstory of a mysterious villain. After five minutes of ugly crying for a fictional character I thought I was supposed to hate, I realized something. One Piece is a modern-day Epic.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Geeks
The Evolution Of Shonen Jump Protagonists
For the past 50 years, Weekly Shonen Jump has published hundreds of series that changed and redefined storytelling. Naturally, it also created a wide variety of tropes where most manga and anime today are dependent on those narrative constructs. However, it wasn’t until recently that we saw a change in these tropes and narrative formats in the Shonen protagonist trope.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Geeks
The Ethics Of Competing In Reality TV
On November 2023, Netflix released their reality TV adaptation of Squid Game called Squid Game: The Challenge. The premise was largely similar to the original South Korean drama as 456 players competed for a chance to win 4.56 million dollars.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Geeks
