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about.

my name is Josiah Pearlstein.

I write about culture, media, and identity, with a focus on the assumptions that shape how people react, explain things, and decide what feels normal.

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My background is in communication and sociology, and I’m pursuing a Master’s degree in Digital Audience Strategy. That work influences how I read narratives, public conversations, and the quiet ways meaning gets reinforced in everyday life.

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Most pieces begin when something familiar is treated as obvious. Instead of moving past it, the writing slows down to look at what’s underneath and why certain reactions persist.

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Chatpastel is a place for that kind of work.

montage featuring my two cats, as well as my childhood dog who passed away
a photo that was taken of me a long time ago.

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