Nonfiction
Painkiller
Opiods kill, especially when avarice doctors are rewarded for over-prescribing them. Be shocked when you read journalist Barry Meier’s PAINKILLER, a riveting account of how Arthur and Richard Sackler’s greed and marketing ingenuity caused death and destruction with their creation of Oxycontin. They lied. People died.
By Lynn Fenske2 years ago in Critique
The Downward Spiral
An uncompromisingly raw, aggressive, and at times, beautiful musical exploration of a descent into self-destruction. There's either a hopeful or hopeless end to the tale, depending on how you interpret it. Given the autobiographical nature of Trent Reznor's work and its parallels with his life, I've always felt the hope.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
Jellystone, err... "Yellowstone"
Despite its nonsensical timeline, episodes follow the same pacing as Baywatch, but in Montana, so the beachy, butt-centric music video montages have been replaced by cattle-wrangling and rodeo routine music video montages. Also, no one plays a sympathetic character and everyone is a villain—except for Jimmy, the former meth cook.
By Philip Canterbury2 years ago in Critique
Shadows in the Algorithm: An Unveiling of Unfairness in Machine Learning
In the gleaming corridors of our digital age, where algorithms dance and machines learn, there lies a shadow few dare to explore. A shadow cast by the biases and prejudices of a world far from perfect. This is a thrilling journey into the heart of unfairness in machine learning—a realm where ethics and technology intertwine, where justice meets judgment, and where human imperfection is reflected in the code.
By julien tate2 years ago in Critique
Broken Dreams and Stolen Hopes:
In the heart of Africa's vibrant land, where hope once bloomed like wildflowers in the sun-kissed meadows, a shadow looms over the very essence of democracy. The year 2023 etched its name in the annals of Nigerian history, not as a celebration of the people's voice, but as a mournful symphony of rigged hopes and stolen dreams.
By Rocke Freeman2 years ago in Critique
Crisis in the Amazon
Are we living our lives as if every day is a new fairytale unfolding. Granted, some fairy tales are far more wonderful for some than for others. There are people surviving day to day in not so fairytale like conditions, yet are doing more for the ecological survival of the planet than those who seem completely oblivious to warnings of "Less is More". If we are to continue to survive safely, we need to wake up to the reality of that which is unfolding around us. This is not a storied fairytale.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Critique
Inspiring Success Stories of a Teen Entrepreneur
The Early Spark of Entrepreneurship From a young age, our girl CEO displayed a remarkable spark of entrepreneurship. She always had a flair for spotting opportunities and thinking outside the box. Whether it was selling homemade crafts or launching a small online venture, her passion for business was evident.
By Pepe Magic2 years ago in Critique
