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obsession, and the selfishness of wanting to be loved.
wanting someone who does not want you back can make your mind argue with reality. obsession turns that feeling into horror, showing how longing becomes selfish when someone treats another person’s lack of love as something to correct.

Josiah Pearlstein
May 255 min read


playing a video game vs. building a fantasy.
video game fantasy, modding, and why “it’s just a game” does not fully explain how choices and patterns are interpreted.

Josiah Pearlstein
Feb 124 min read


why representation in media feels "forced" to some audiences.
as representation in media becomes more visible, some audiences react with discomfort, framing inclusion as “forced” or political. default standards shape what feels normal, making visibility feel disruptive to people who were once centered without question.

Josiah Pearlstein
May 25, 20255 min read
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