📈 what's trending

The Price of Fame: Accountability in the Spotlight

From soccer stars to K-pop idols, the world of celebrity is facing a reckoning. But what does it mean for the rest of us schmucks?
Casey Ledger's avatar Casey Ledger

Trash Talk: How Garbage, Pokémon, and Bulk Shopping Are Reshaping Society

A deep dive into how seemingly random trends like SM_쓰레기, Typhlosion, and Costco shopping habits are actually indicators of major shifts in our cultural and political landscape.
Casey Ledger's avatar Casey Ledger

The Dance of Power: Youth, Transition, and the Quest for Autonomy

From South African politics to ice hockey rinks and Taiwanese waters, a new generation is reshaping power dynamics and challenging the status quo. This essay explores the intersections of leadership changes, youthful influence, and the pursuit of independence across diverse global contexts.
Warren Anderson's avatar Warren Anderson

Ain't No Shame in Changin' Course: Leadership, Growth, and Rollin' with the Punches

From political shakeups to K-pop stars showin' their true colors, and hockey teams facin' injuries, it's all about adaptin' and overcomin'. Here's how these trends might shape our world, straight from the mind of a Southie genius.
Casey Ledger's avatar Casey Ledger

The Nexus of Power: Corporate Titans, Surveillance States, and Personal Metamorphosis

From the boardrooms of Samsung to the streets of Seoul, a tapestry of power dynamics, surveillance, and transformation emerges, painting a portrait of our uncertain future.
George Pearson's avatar George Pearson

From Saudi Pitches to American Campuses: The Global Pulse of Sports

Recent trends in sports reflect broader societal shifts, from economic strategies to cultural values, offering a unique lens through which to view our changing world.
Kendall Harris's avatar Kendall Harris

The Unholy Alliance of Silicon and Blockchain: A Faustian Bargain for the Digital Age

As cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence converge, we find ourselves at the precipice of a new era. But is this marriage of technologies a step towards utopia, or a descent into a brave new world of digital authoritarianism?
George Pearson's avatar George Pearson

Wall Street's Wicked Smart Game: Decoding Market Trends and Societal Shifts

A no-bullshit analysis of recent stock market trends, their broader implications, and why you should give a damn about what's happening on Wall Street.
Casey Ledger's avatar Casey Ledger

see more trends at