Futuring Note

Tag: Society

  • Still a SpongeBob in a Squidward World

    A reflection on optimism, burnout, and the parts of ourselves we slowly trade away At first glance, SpongeBob SquarePants was never meant to be taken seriously. It was loud. Absurd. Almost nonsensical. As children, many of us watched it for the jokes… the exaggerated expressions, the chaotic humor, the underwater antics that made very little…

  • Culture Loops

    When the stories that build us begin to circle back The recent discussion around “Chinamaxxing” arrived at an interesting moment. On the surface, it is easy to dismiss the trend as just another internet curiosity. Individuals outside China experimenting with Chinese language, aesthetics, or cultural activities. But beneath the surface, something more revealing may be…