Editor-in-Chief: Nicole Tan
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Voices of Conviction: The Power of the Spoken Word Across History and Fiction
Author: Eric Lai The art of the speech has long served as a catalyst for change, whether delivered from a presidential podium, a battlefield, or a fictional stage. These addresses often balance a thin line between profound inspiration and what some might call naivety, depending on the listener’s perspective on global affairs and human nature.…
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The Cost of the Future: AI Economics and the Climate of Choice
Author: Eric Lai The trajectory of human progress is currently being reshaped by two powerful and often conflicting forces: the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and the growing personal weight of environmental responsibility. Sam Altman, in a 2021 discussion on the future of the economy, proposed a specialized interpretation of Moore’s Law, suggesting that as…
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Punky Futures
Author: Eric Li The human obsession with the future began to take a structured, artistic form in 1909 when the Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti coined the term “futurism” to describe a world defined by speed, danger, and the swift efficiency of the automobile. This early movement rejected the immobility of past literature and the…
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No Backup but Restore
Author: Eric Lai Sometimes, a creative work fails to find its “missing spark” during its first debut and is reworked months or even decades later in hopes of finally achieving success. This process of “no backup, but restore” suggests that early incarnations of a piece can be valuable to study alongside their more successful descendants…
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The Architecture of Uncertainty: From Weather Models to the Butterfly Effect
Author: Eric Lai The frustration of being drenched by an unexpected rainstorm while wearing a summer dress is a common human experience that highlights the inherent difficulty of predicting the future. While modern weather apps provide a sense of certainty, meteorologists are constantly grappling with how far ahead a forecast can actually remain useful. Traditional…
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Interview with Artist Seaomnde (Part Two: Art Walkthrough)
Author: Nicole Tan Now, we will move onto the art walkthrough portion of this interview, where we will be hearing from Seaomnde, and will be learning more about her artistic process and explanations of specific pieces she has produced. Piece 1: DTIYS (Draw This In Your Style) for @miyurains 13k For this art piece, I…
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Interview with Artist Seaomnde (Part One)
Author: Nicole Tan Thank you to the artist Seaomnde for joining me today for this interview! She is an artist on Instagram, who does both digital and traditional art. Q1: Please introduce yourself! Hi, I’m Seaomnde. I’m a secondary school student, and love drawing for an online community and for family and friends. I started…
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Interview with Artist Seaomnde (Full Interview)
Author: Nicole Tan Thank you to the artist Seaomnde for joining me today for this interview! She is an artist on Instagram, who does both digital and traditional art. Q1: Please introduce yourself! Hi, I’m Seaomnde. I’m a secondary school student, and love drawing for an online community and for family and friends. I started…
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Cancel Culture
Author: Nicole Tan Cancel culture is becoming significant in our society today, affecting many who use the Internet. Many people are ‘cancelled’ for simply expressing their opinions, which can lead to suppression of opinions and cause someone to be scared to speak up. The definition of cancel culture is widely disputed among different people. Some…
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Metro Manila Youth Lead Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness
Author: Nicole Tan In recent months, young Filipinos in Metro Manila are stepping to take charge of conversations around health and wellbeing, especially topics surrounded by stigma. A new initiative, Adolescent Peer Champions for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), is empowering teens to create and share digital content that promotes accurate information about sexual…
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Introducing The Megaphone: Metro Manila Chapter
Author: Nicole Tan The Megaphone is proud to introduce its new chapter in Metro Manila, Philippines, founded by Nicole Tan. This new chapter expands The Megaphone’s mission of amplifying youth voices and highlighting community stories in one of the most vibrant and complex urban regions in the world. The Megaphone is a youth-led newspaper dedicated…
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