Literature

A poem about a young bird’s struggle to overcome environmental dangers like predators and machinery before finally achieving its first successful flight under the watchful, protective eye of a human observer.

A satirical poem that critiques the rigid, condescending nature of people who prioritize being "objectively correct" about trivial matters—such as coffee grinding, grammar, and household chores—over the simple enjoyment of life and human connection.

A reflective essay that examines the modern obsession with selfies, arguing that our desperate pursuit of digital permanence and validation through trillions of curated photos ultimately results in a hollow performance of life that will likely be forgotten by history.

A poem which celebrates the history, physical characteristics, and quirky personalities of the two Corgi breeds, the Cardigan and the Pembroke.

A narrative poem that explores the eccentric religious and social movements of the 19th-century "Burned-over District" in Upstate New York, tracing the origins of Mormonism, Millerism, Spiritualism, and the Oneida Community.

A humorous, rhyming poem that explores the human tendency to favor vivid personal anecdotes and "Sample Size of One" stories over dry, statistical evidence when making decisions or forming worldviews.

A whimsical poem about a baby conceived in space who, after being born on Earth, possesses low-density physical traits and unique preferences—such as levitating, requiring freezing temperatures, and drinking Tang—that force his parents to adapt their lives to his extraterrestrial nature.

A rhyming poem that explores the modern crisis of declining human attention spans in the digital age, ultimately suggesting that the rare ability to maintain deep focus will become the most valuable skill of the future.

A humorous and satirical essay that explores the modern obsession with unique baby naming, critiquing how parents use unconventional spellings, ancient titles, and trendy nouns to craft "brand identities" for their children.

A contemporary poem that satirically examines the decline of social connection and the rise of digital isolation across different generations, modernizing Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" for the era of smartphones and "bed rotting."

A contemplative poem that explores the intangible and transient nature of human connection, mindfulness, and the profound beauty found in simple, unadorned moments of existence.

A rhythmic, heartfelt poem that celebrates the enduring love, comfort, and simple shared joys found in a devoted partnership with her husband.

A satirical and cautionary essay that critiques the modern digital landscape where self-appointed experts, influencers, and "actually" theorists use the internet's reach to mask their incompetence with absolute certainty.

A satirical yet educational essay that encourages critical thinking by explaining how to identify statistical manipulation, logical fallacies, and common research pitfalls in the modern information age.

A satirical poem that chronicles the evolution of chess from slow-paced correspondence matches and the era of Bobby Fischer to the rise of AI engines and modern-day cheating scandals involving suspected high-tech assistance.

A collection of 26 true crime case studies that explores the psychological motivations—such as parasocial interaction, coercive control, and narcissistic entitlement—behind violent crimes driven by obsession.

A collection of biographical profiles that explore how the early hardships and traumatic experiences of world-renowned figures—such as Andrea Bocelli, Audrey Hepburn, and Charlize Theron—shaped their resilience and fueled their eventual professional success.

A collection of biographical essays that highlights the extraordinary but often overlooked lives of historical figures, such as Leo Major, Sybil Ludington, and Bass Reeves, who performed heroic feats in the face of immense adversity.

A somber compilation of twenty-six biographical sketches detailing the promising careers and tragic, premature deaths of various child actors throughout Hollywood history.

A collection of twenty-six AI-synthesized biographical sketches that chronicle the lives and deaths of diverse individuals—ranging from historical Indigenous leaders to notorious modern criminals—who were buried by the State of Texas in the Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery.

A psychological short story that explores the profound shame, narcissistic struggle, and social isolation experienced by a man who suddenly realizes his long-held conspiracy theories are false but fears the humiliation of admitting he was wrong to those he alienated.

A reimagined, abridged first-person narrative of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel The Secret Garden, written from the perspective of Mary Lennox to chronicle her emotional and physical transformation alongside her cousin Colin as they "awaken" a long-locked sanctuary.

Gemma Mindell’s unscientific personality test. A humorous exploration of human personality that categorizes society into binary camps—the "architects of order" and the "agents of chaos"—through their contrasting approaches to everyday habits like loading the dishwasher, squeezing toothpaste, and arriving at the airport.

A plain-language exploration of Thomas Sowell’s argument that responsible citizenship is defined by the intellectual labor of being informed rather than the mere act of casting a ballot.

British computer scientist, artificial intelligence researcher, and world-class chess prodigy who co-founded DeepMind, the lab responsible for groundbreaking achievements like AlphaGo and AlphaFold. Currently serving as the CEO of Google DeepMind, he has dedicated his career to building AGI to accelerate scientific discovery and solve some of the world's most complex challenges.