humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
Hamnet (2025) - A Beautiful, Raw, and Powerful Story
Will you be brave? Hamnet is a 2025 film based on Maggie O’Farrell’s book. Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with an unimaginable loss. Overcome with grief, William takes inspiration to write a play that helps quell the thoughts and emotions they’re experiencing.
By Marielle Sabbagabout 7 hours ago in Geeks
Digital Narcissus: Is Replika a Lifeline for Loneliness or a Death Sentence for Relationships? 🤖💔
As an AI enthusiast, I often talk about the positive sides of this progress 🚀. I’m fascinated by algorithms saving lives in medicine or language models making our work more efficient. However, I would be a fool to pretend that AI is nothing but pure good. Today, I wanted to take a closer look at one of the most popular and controversial AI apps called Replika and share my thoughts on the matter 🤔. We often hear about people marrying AI; nowadays, more and more people are turning to algorithms instead of human beings, which is truly concerning 😟.
By Piotr Nowakabout 13 hours ago in Geeks
celebrities in Epstein Files!
The release and continued examination of documents commonly referred to as the “Epstein files” has generated intense global interest, largely because of the number of prominent public figures whose names appear within them. These records—stemming from lawsuits, depositions, flight logs, and court filings connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein—have fueled widespread public debate about accountability, media responsibility, and the difference between documented association and proven wrongdoing. Understanding the context of these files is essential to avoid misinformation and to maintain a professional, evidence-based perspective.
By shaoor afridi7 days ago in Geeks
Regina Spektor's FAR (album review)
Regina Spektor's 2009 album Far,* her fifth studio effort, arrives like a whimsical comet streaking through the indie-pop cosmos--bright, unpredictable, and leaving trails of introspection in its wake. Produced with the polished touch of multiple heavyweights like Jeff Lynne and Mike Elizondo, Far refines Spektor's signature blend of piano-driven quirkiness, vocal acrobatics, and lyrical depth without sanding off her eccentric edges. It's an album that feels both intimate and expansive, as if Spektor is whispering secrets from a crowded room while gazing at distant stars. Clocking in at just over 45 minutes, it explores the absurdities of existence through a lens that's equal parts playful and profound, inviting listeners to laugh, cry, and ponder the human condition. But beneath the melodic charm lies a rich vein for analysis: from psychological unravelings to sociopolitical undercurrents, Far begs to be dissected like a dream journal scribbled in the margins of a philosophy text.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR8 days ago in Geeks
Our Lady Peace's CLUMSY (album review)
Our Lady Peace's 1997 sophomore album Clumsy* crashes onto the alt-rock scene like a meteor from the Canadian suburbs--raw, introspective, and laced with the kind of anthemic hooks that defined the post-grunge era. Frontman Raine Maida's lyrics, paired with the band's muscular yet melodic soundscapes (courtesy of guitarist Mike Turner, producer Arnold Lanni, and drummer Jeremy Taggart), transform personal turmoil into universal anthems. Clocking in at around 45 minutes across 11 tracks, Clumsy builds on their debut Naveed by amplifying the emotional stakes: it's less about ethereal mysticism and more about the gritty grind of identity, alienation, and the quiet wars men wage against themselves and society. Released amid the tail end of grunge's heyday, it captures the 90s zeitgeist--think flannel-clad existentialism meets radio-friendly riffs--while probing deeper into the psyche. Entertaining as a head-banging road trip companion, it's thought provoking as a mirror to male vulnerability, making it a staple for anyone who's ever stared at the ceiling at 4 a.m., questioning everything.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR8 days ago in Geeks
Only Lovers Left Alive
Today I watched "Only Lovers Left Alive," a 2013 Jim Jarmusch film. It is hard to define its genre: Wikipedia describes it as "Gothic fantasy comedy-drama," but I've also seen it defined as "horror thriller." I guess to say it has a little bit of everything would be fair. I'm going to run it quickly through my usual media literacy analysis, with major spoilers included. So if you want to watch it and hate spoilers, you should probably stop here.
By Lana V Lynx8 days ago in Geeks
From Variants to Legacy
This idea didn’t come from a panel, a publisher, or a Comic-Con keynote. It came from a comment section. After I published my article about how comic shops don’t need more collectors but more readers, I came across a comment that quietly reframed the entire conversation. The commenter pointed out something that, in hindsight, feels almost obvious: libraries are often the genuine point of entry for new comic readers, not comic shops.
By Jenna Deedy9 days ago in Geeks
The Art of War
I bought The Art of War because I was angry. Not at the world. At myself. I was stuck in a job I secretly resented, constantly frustrated, constantly reactive. Every meeting felt like a battlefield. Every disagreement felt personal. I kept losing arguments — not out loud, but internally. I would replay conversations in my head at night, thinking of better comebacks I never said.
By John Smith10 days ago in Geeks
Concord Players' Powerful Rendition of "The Curious Incident"
Four red cars mean it will be a good day. Concord Players brings the pages of Mark Haddon’s novel, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” to the stage. Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy on the autism spectrum, investigates the murder of his neighbor’s dog. His sleuthing leads to uncovering serious discoveries about his own family.
By Marielle Sabbag10 days ago in Geeks
