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  • How Can Writers Prove Ourselves Not Using AI Now?
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    How Can Writers Prove Ourselves Not Using AI Now?

    To start, I was born before the internet. I have no problem going back to writing with a pen on paper, in cursive, using a paperback dictionary I borrowed from the local library. Also, if you are experienced, you should be able to tell whether a paragraph contains a real opinion or thought. Yet AI…

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  • Why Do Some People Perceive Kindness as Weakness?
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    Why Do Some People Perceive Kindness as Weakness?

    Have you met some people who confuse good humanity for weakness, gullibility, or even stupidity? We may feel frustrated, hurt, and more confused than they are; all of which is valid. In psychology, this reflects a particular mindset. It is “too good to be true” Intuitively, they aren’t used to being treated nicely, which aligns…

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  • How to Spot a Pseudo-Intellectual in Real Life?
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    How to Spot a Pseudo-Intellectual in Real Life?

    We all know the saying, “Do not argue with stupid people; they will drag you to their level and beat you with experience” (widely attributed to American writer Mark Twain). But what about pseudo-intellectuals? This group is even more concerning (and insidious), as they may “look smart” to deceive others for personal gain. And truly…

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  • Busting between friends Does Not Necessarily Suggest a Better Friendship
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    Busting between friends Does Not Necessarily Suggest a Better Friendship

    Image: Evelyn Verdin on Unsplash

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  • Have You Ever Done Silly Things Just to Avoid People?
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    Have You Ever Done Silly Things Just to Avoid People?

    So, you would pretend to check the mailbox for longer than necessary just to avoid taking the elevator with a neighbor. And occasionally, you would walk three more blocks just because you saw an acquaintance coming from afar? Or you would “accidentally” have to get off the train at a random stop only to finish…

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