humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
The Year of the Snake
And what do you believe? Today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 is the beginning of the Lunar Chinese New Year. Officially, it is the Year of the Snake, an animal I found defined with the traits of “wisdom, intuition and charm,” while the people born in such a year – 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941 or 1929, anyone? – are “perceptive, intelligent and graceful” (thank you Google, although that online game is rather irritating), just as their traits connected to all the other symbols of the zodiac.
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Geeks
The Mind That Thinks Like You
The Aha Moment The first time I asked DeepSeek R1 to solve a calculus problem, it felt like watching a magician pull a rabbit from a hat—except the rabbit was wearing a tiny graduation cap. Wait, did it just…? Yes, it did. It didn’t just spit out the answer. It walked me through its reasoning, step by step, like a patient tutor scribbling equations on a chalkboard. By the end, I half-expected it to ask, “Got it? Cool, let’s grab coffee.”
By Francisco Navarroabout a year ago in Geeks
Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: A Deep Dive into Their Heated Rivalry and Legal Battle
The long-standing rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has reached new heights, capturing the attention of the hip-hop community and mainstream media alike. What started as subtle lyrical jabs and competitive spirit has now escalated into full-fledged diss tracks and even legal action.
By Diana Crooksabout a year ago in Geeks
What Is Gleeking? TikTok's Viral Phenomenon Explained. Content Warning.
In the ever-evolving world of TikTok trends, 2025 has ushered in one of the most unexpected viral sensations: gleeking. This quirky, natural phenomenon where individuals project a small stream of saliva from their mouths has captivated millions of viewers, sparking curiosity and fascination across the globe.
By Diana Crooksabout a year ago in Geeks
Creating Art in Crisis: The Power of 'Mother'
Life goes on, despite all obstacles that get put in our path. Mother is a short film directed by Mariia Felenko. As war looms in Ukraine, a young woman named Katya is determined to leave her hometown. Katia wants to take her mother with her, but her mother is busy painting her nails, oblivious to the situation.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks










