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    The Humanity of the NPC Meme

    February 11, 2019

    The great irony of the NPC meme is that it is surprisingly human. At its core, it describes the words and actions of individuals as the products of their environments. Whether its creators were aware of it or not, they were highlighting an aspect of the human experience which should be considered unanimous, for we are all subject – at least on occasion – to the power of social influence.

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    Tyler Watkins
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    Culture and Society,  Politics,  Psychology

    Social Media and Virtual Cultism

    February 2, 2019

    It is undeniable that people on social media tend to be a bit more…extreme. Some blame it on the oft-anonymous nature of the internet. Others believe the cult-like extremism to be nothing more than an unrepresentative vocal minority. And others still believe that the most outrageous posts simply garner the most attention. Maybe social media users fall into the same “if it bleeds it leads” trap as the news. All of this is true…in part. But there is something about social media that brings out this behavior in even the most sensible people—something that causes our calm, rational conduct to be replaced by a passionate, irrational, cult-like behavior...

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    Tyler Watkins
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    Culture and Society,  Politics

    Social Media: Platforms or Publishers?

    December 13, 2018

    Social media companies advertise themselves as "platforms," but does the law agree? And if not, what does this mean for the future of social media?

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    Tyler Watkins
  • Evolution of conflict stencil graffiti on Vali-ye-Asr Avenue in central Tehran
    Culture and Society,  Long-form,  Psychology

    New Conflict Theory: No Inequality Necessary – Only Humanity

    September 12, 2018

    Humans crave struggle; a mountain to climb, that we might reach the top and experience that brief, euphoric moment of pride in what we’ve overcome. We desire purpose, a cause for which we can fight, and a battlefield that gives us the opportunity to do so. But how does this fit into a modern society whose primary function is to prevent this kind of struggle, to protect us from these battles?

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    Tyler Watkins
  • Polar bear activist for climate change
    Climate Change,  Psychology

    Why America Isn’t Unified in the Fight against Climate Change

    August 1, 2018

    A psychological explanation for the political divide and subsequent inaction on climate change. The solution? Follow the lead of successful charities, and think small.

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    Tyler Watkins

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  • Feb 11, 2019 The Humanity of the NPC Meme
  • Feb 02, 2019 Social Media and Virtual Cultism
  • Dec 13, 2018 Social Media: Platforms or Publishers?
  • Oct 23, 2018 Communism vs. Human Nature
  • Sep 25, 2018 An Argument for Free Speech: Challenge Begets Progress

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