Category: Blog
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How My Inspirations Shape the Way I Build Digital Experiences
Inspiration comes in many forms, and for me, it’s a fusion of sport, dance, art, architecture, and nature. These passions shape how I approach web design—balancing structure with creativity, discipline with fluidity, and function with aesthetics. Digital experiences should feel as natural as movement, as intentional as architecture, and as expressive as art. This is…
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Honoring a Legacy: My Great Uncle Derek Clayton, Visionary Botanist
William Derek Clayton (1926–2023) was a pioneering botanist whose groundbreaking work in grass taxonomy at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, reshaped the study of plant classification. His contributions, including the seminal Genera Graminum and the development of GrassBase, have left an enduring legacy in botanical research. This tribute explores his life, achievements, and lasting impact…
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Rwanda’s Plastic Ban: A Blueprint for Designing a Sustainable Future
In a world grappling with the environmental consequences of unchecked plastic use, Rwanda stands out as a beacon of hope and innovation. The country’s decision to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags on August 10, 2008, was a bold move that rippled through its socio-technical system, reshaping societal behaviors, business practices, and environmental norms. More than just…
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Integrating Vercel Frontend with Hostinger Blog Using Cloudflare DNS: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to integrate a custom Vercel frontend with a WordPress blog hosted on Hostinger, using Cloudflare to manage DNS. This guide walks you through the step-by-step setup to achieve a seamless and scalable web presence.
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Technofeudalism: The New Power Structure of the Digital Age
Technofeudalism is reshaping the digital age, where powerful tech corporations act as modern-day lords, controlling platforms that millions depend on for commerce, communication, and livelihoods. This blog explores the key features, real-world examples, and implications of this emerging system, as well as strategies to resist its grip on society.
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Escaping the Fire: What I Learned from My Most Toxic Relationship
Some relationships don’t shape you through love, but through the scars they leave behind. My first serious girlfriend, S, was one of those. What started as intoxicating passion soon turned into psychological warfare—manipulation, volatility, and cycles of abuse I couldn’t break free from. I stayed, not because I loved her, but because I didn’t love…
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AI-to-AI Testing: The Hidden Costs & Lessons Learned
AI-to-AI testing seems like the perfect way to automate and refine digital interactions—until you check the cost. In my attempt to run an AI-generated fitness coach onboarding synthetic users, I quickly discovered how token-based pricing turns a simple test into an expensive experiment. This blog explores the hidden costs, inefficiencies, and practical ways to optimize…
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Paul, London Service – After Thoughts
aul, we just attended your service in London. The room was full, overflowing with love and remembrance. I spoke for you, but it wasn’t enough. My thoughts of you have been consuming me, and I feel we need another moment—one that truly reflects who you were. Maybe in the South of France, where we can…
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A Therapist Asked Me WHY I Am Suicidal—Can I Pinpoint It?
I recently went to see a therapist because of all the emotional weight I’ve been carrying—from heartbreak, to the loss of a loved one (Paul), to getting fired multiple times, to getting kicked out of my own childhood home. My dad suggested I go because he saw the signs: when I talk, he can barely…
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The Weight of Inconsistency: Why I Crave Clarity in People
It’s not just one thing—it’s everything piling up. The weight of loss, of isolation, of never knowing where I stand with people. I crave consistency, clarity, directness—but instead, I get shifting intentions, mixed signals, and uncertainty that drains me more than anything. If I could just have clarity, the weight wouldn’t feel so crushing. Instead,…