A personal journal of ideasThe CommonplaceEssays and opinion · Est. 2026

November

Essay Life 13 November 2026 5 min read

Depends on Perspective

A missed bus, an unexpected route, and the quiet ways a change in perspective can reveal possibilities we hadn't considered.

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Essay Life 11 November 2026 2 min read

The Art of Looking Away

We often mistake the passing of time for having dealt with something. But avoiding what happened is not quite the same as moving on.

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Essay Life 11 November 2026 2 min read

The Days You Don't Notice

The ordinary moments that seem to disappear while we're living them can become the ones we miss most.

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Essay Internet 9 November 2026 4 min read

The Hyperconnected Panopticon

Technology has made the lives of others more accessible than ever. But as our connections multiply, are we becoming less present in our own lives?

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Quick take Culture 8 November 2026 1 min read

An Opinion Is Not a Personality

Having a strong view can be worthwhile. Building an entire identity around never changing it is something else.

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