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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.


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