Brain Bites

I recently took part in the 14th San Diego Storytelling Festival, a collaborative effort by the Storytellers of San Diego and the Coronado Public Library. As I made my way to…

In the title, I claimed “leave us alone,” but in truth, it’s AI that’s telling us to take a breather. We’re all caught up in the AI craze. Not a single day goes by without hearing the buzzword “AI.” What’s amusing is…

“I knew that was his work!” My friend exclaimed. A fighting scene in a trailer of the movie, “Rebel Moon,” reminded him of another movie. After a quick search, he affirmed that it was the same director, Zack Snyder….

The US-based research showed that shifting food labels from “vegan” or “plant-based” to terms like “healthy” or “sustainable” could potentially motivate individuals to incorporate more dairy- and meat-free meals into their diets.

Have you ever received feedback for your stories? While I may not resonate with every suggestion I receive, I value feedback, particularly when it’s coming from a show producer I aspire to collaborate with. They know their own shows better than anybody else.

My friend, a Japanese professor specializing in human sciences, recently traveled to North Carolina with the intention of studying racism and anti-racism initiatives. During her stay, she encountered various instances of racism, both overt and subtle, irrespective of their scale.

In the world of storytelling, we often hear the advice, “Don’t tell, show.” But have you ever considered this phrase from a different perspective, specifically from the viewpoint of those who are blind or partially sighted? 

“Cardi B was hit on the stage!” The incident was covered by every TV station. When I saw the headline, I thought “Another one?” Recently, some artists like Harry Styles and Kelsea Ballerini were hit by an object during a concert…

According to the study from the University of Wurzburg, women tend to find jokes less funny than men. Also, it appears that some blokes out there are oddly cozy with sexist jokes.