The Ethics of EnhancementRecently I’ve been revisiting some of my old writing and research interests. Below is a research paper on biomedical enhancement that I…Jul 4, 2022Jul 4, 2022
Time travel training: Art from the past, letter to the futureHere is a letter to my future self that I wrote at the start of this year, addressing two questions:Jun 22, 2022Jun 22, 2022
An Exploration of the Shinto Creation Myth from the NihongiAs the daughter of a Japanese woman who practices Shinto, I have been shaped by Shinto values, beliefs, and practices. Although I mostly…Jun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2022
Encapsulating the Nature of Reality: 19th Century Lacquered Boxes from Korea and JapanIn this post, I will analyze and compare two lacquered 19th-century wooden boxes from The Met Collection — one from the Joseon dynasty of…Feb 12, 2022Feb 12, 2022
Finding Faith in Uncertainty, Sacredness in the MundaneThe Paradoxical Spirituality of AgnosticismDec 20, 2021Dec 20, 2021
Music during Quarantine: Peach Tree RascalsI first learned about the band Peach Tree Rascals a few months ago, and since then, I’ve been listening to their songs on repeat. A lot of…May 11, 2021May 11, 2021
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Defining Abnormality and Mental IllnessLike many people with so-called “atypical” traits, Rudolph suffered social rejection for being different. His peers only accepted him…Apr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
