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Who Is Clavicular? The Looksmaxxing Streamer Who Ran Over A Stalker In His Cybertruck. Top Story - December 2025.
What is so damaging to this current culture is the ant-intellectualism which pervades nearly every element of it. Clavicular, real name, Braden Peters equivocates physical form with getting women, making money, and overall being a strong “man.”
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Critique
The Evolution of Justice in Economic Thought
For thousands of years, the idea of justice—especially social justice—has been at the heart of human thought. Philosophers, economists, and political theorists have grappled with it time and again. Today, I ask:
By Ali Sabziabout a month ago in Critique
My Biggest Issue with the Finale of Stranger Things
I finished watching Vol. 2 of Stranger Things on Christmas, and I have to say, I did enjoy the buildup to the final episode. The writing was powerful, and it felt satisfying to see our characters finally be honest with one another in heartfelt ways, knowing that the end is near.
By Emy Quinnabout a month ago in Critique
Positive Thinking or Self-Deception?
Part One: Because it feels comforting, we feed ourselves with falsehoods to escape mental turmoil. In essence, we engage in self-suggestion, convincing ourselves of lies. (The neurological structure of some individuals is predisposed to suggestibility, readily accepting others’ words without critique. This is an aspect that can be strengthened by developing the frontal lobe, as previously discussed!)
By Ali Sabziabout a month ago in Critique
H/Jack
Introduction I will be honest, when I saw this advertised on Apple TV the only things that grabbed me were the fact Idris Elba was in it and the title "H/Jack". I have watched a lot of excellent stuff on the channel, most recently "Slow Horses" and "Down Cemetery Road", both absolute must-watch, and "Murderbot" was brilliant.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Critique
Autotune Tears
Digital Tears and Ghosts in the Studio The script has become a seasonal awards-show classic: an established artist, face solemn and trophy in hand, uses their acceptance speech to denounce the latest technological heresy. Today, the monster is artificial intelligence (AI)—a soulless threat, a soul-less automaton poised to usurp human creativity and devalue artists’ livelihoods. Yet this moral panic is not new; it is merely the latest chapter in the music industry’s long, repetitive history of resisting progress—a predictable cycle of fear, rejection, and, inevitably, assimilation.
By Francisco Navarro2 months ago in Critique
Munchausen syndrome in the digital age. Content Warning.
By Business Fher Thanks to unexpected plot twists in movies like Run or series like The Act, many of us have heard of Munchausen syndrome. Although its origin is still unknown, this condition is considered a form of child abuse: the caregiver (in most cases, the mother) invents false symptoms or even induces real ones to make it appear as if their child is ill. This pattern creates a physical, psychological, and emotional dependency, as the child constantly needs the care of their abuser. At a social level, the perpetrator is often perceived as an example of strength and sacrifice, which sometimes translates into community recognition and even financial assistance.
By Business Fher2 months ago in Critique
Little Bear Ridge Road.
Unfortunately I was not able to see "Little Bear Ridge Road" when critics were allowed in to review it. Seeing it today though was a great experience. Samuel D. Hunter wrote a magnificent body of work here.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 months ago in Critique
Disclosure Day: Why Transparency Still Shapes Trust in the Modern World. AI-Generated.
LIn an age dominated by information overload, misinformation, and blurred lines between truth and opinion, Disclosure Day has taken on renewed importance. Whether it applies to government accountability, financial markets, journalism, or digital content creation, Disclosure Day represents a powerful idea: transparency is not optional — it is essential.
By Ayesha Lashari2 months ago in Critique
More Christmas Art
Here is another from Valentin Ramon's Christmas movie coloring book. Again, I mainly used colored pencils. In using greens and yellows and black I am pretty sure you know which movie and cartoon this one pertains to. I bet you even know by heart when the Grinch even says this line in the movie, cartoon and even maybe what page of the Dr. Suess picture book this is written. It is a Christmas favorite for all, and some may even go a bit far in the like or even dislike of this particular live action or cartoon movie for all.
By Mark Graham2 months ago in Critique
Atomic Shadows and International Security
Historical events can reveal information about the present when they are examined in their context. One such example is the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the people who burned that day, and the shadows they left behind.
By I. D. Reeves2 months ago in Critique
My Christmas Colorings
The image chosen is one of my Christmas colorings that I just completed from an adult coloring book featuring illustrations done by Valentin Ramon entitled 'The Unofficial Christmas Movie coloring book'. This is a phrase that is used in 'The Santa Claus' I believe the first one. I u\sed colored pencils as the medium. The pajama top is Santa's, and I used multiple colors for the lights, and the cord I decided to make green since a lot of Christmas lights come on green cords nowadays. If you like this one there are going to be more from other movies.
By Mark Graham2 months ago in Critique