A little under 6 months ago I bought a magazine. Prior to that, it must have been around 8-10 years since I'd last bought one. I don't remember exactly what sparked it but I think I just wanted to see what magazines were like these days. I also wanted to see if I'd enjoy them … Continue reading Why I’ve started reading magazines again and what I’ve learnt so far
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5 Screen free things to do
Many people have reached a point where the latest apps and technology feel like too much. In a bid to reclaim some level of freedom or just get more joy out of leisure time, people are opting out of screen time. Here are 5 things you could do if you want to be away from … Continue reading 5 Screen free things to do
The perfect time to start a Substack
They say there is no time like the present but sometimes right now is much too soon. These days Substacks are common, everyone is apparently returning to their love of long-form content. But when you take a closer look, you might begin to notice a trend. Turns out the perfect time to start a Substack … Continue reading The perfect time to start a Substack
Understanding content
I recently watched a video and found myself in the comments to see how my opinion of the content compared with others. The general gist was that it wasn't informative which I agreed with. But then I realised that I was misunderstanding the content. The purpose was not to inform but to entertain. It was … Continue reading Understanding content
Just another average option
Often times new, exciting and innovative things that in their origin intended to break away from the norm end up becoming the very thing they were trying to break free from. The alternatives to taxis, hotels and old media have ended up becoming like their predecessors. And if they haven't become like their predecessors (or … Continue reading Just another average option
Why podcasts have become so popular?
Now we all know that podcasts are nothing new but if you've payed attention over the past few years you'll have seen that there's been an insurgence in podcasts. They've become the cool thing. Not only are more people listening to them but more people are creating them too. I think the rise of podasts … Continue reading Why podcasts have become so popular?
Instagram ads
Instagram is full of ads that often don't seem like the ads we're used to seeing in traditional media. In between the nature photography and selfies there are photos of products and even more products. It's at a point where we almost forget that we're constantly being shown things to buy. It's the same way … Continue reading Instagram ads
Keeping up with strangers
Social media makes it really easy to keep up with everything going on in the world around us. From crises happening across the globe to personal details about people we've never met. And on an average day for many, I don't think I'd be wrong in assuming that little thought goes into it. How often … Continue reading Keeping up with strangers
Consumption and influence
You might be under the impression that the media you consume has no influence over you. But one day you might find yourself saying, doing or buying something that doesn't quite feel like you. For example, on a podcast a woman spoke about how she noticed that when watching a particular reality tv show she … Continue reading Consumption and influence
The Daily Gemm 