Embarrassed by your coffee order? You’re not alone

It’s a free world. You should be able to order whatever you want. However, generally not a good idea to Continue reading →

University offers course in ‘wasting time on the internet’ – Procrastinators, sign up now!

I belong to the National Association of Procrastinators. Please note that the meeting scheduled for this Wednesday has been postponed Continue reading →

Boy, 9, suspended after threatening to make friend vanish with One Ring

When he tried to get back into the school the principal bellowed: “You … Shall … Not … Pass!!!”

My Theory of Adolescence – The Zygotic-Chaotic Theory

The Zygotic-Chaotic Theory   By: Cameron A. Straughan Student Number: 205 337 985 Course Code: ED/EDUC 3310   As described Continue reading →

Is Automatic Writing for You?

To my knowledge, automatic writing was first formally introduced as a literary technique by André Breton, founder of surrealism. Apparently, Continue reading →

High Art and Negation

In his book One-dimensional Man, Herbert Marcuse considers high art the ultimate form of negation. However, it can not be Continue reading →

Social Communication, Friendships and Autism

Like a lot of autistic people, I’m horrible at small talk. It’s easier for me to plan and present a Continue reading →

Freud & Happiness: An Absurdist Tragedy

In Civilization and its Discontents, Freud suggests that the purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness – guided by Continue reading →