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Why do we have to care about ice in the Arctic?

In the infographic, seven data points are divided into three sections. The first set, consisting of the two uppermost data points, helps paint a broad picture of the topic. After reading the title, I want the first piece of information readers get from the infographic to be the latest update of Arctic’s ice extent, specificallyContinue reading “Why do we have to care about ice in the Arctic?”

Humanity Washed Ashore

My image manipulation is a critique of the oblivion to tragedies brought about by the fast-paced contemporary life. The original iconic image is of Alan Kurdi, a Syrian boy being washed ashore after he and his family drowned while fleeing the war that was engulfing their country. The image, captured by Turkish photojournalist Nilüfer Demir,Continue reading “Humanity Washed Ashore”

The Art of Mastering Principled Persuasion

In a time where media has become a chaotic, contested terrain and news is more often baffling than not, principled persuasion – rather than factual content – has found its way to become the standard form of journalism. The New York Times article about Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner serves as a prime example ofContinue reading “The Art of Mastering Principled Persuasion”

MEDIA CONSUMPTION LOG

I love reading about pop culture, haute couture, and soccer. I’m addicted to binging dramas and I can do it all day every day. However, everything is only good if used in moderation, and moderation is at the moment not a particular word I would choose to describe my habits, unfortunately. I’ve always found itContinue reading “MEDIA CONSUMPTION LOG”