Weekly Article Roundup: oct 5 - 11
Dive into the inspiring story of South Korea's first Nobel laureate in literature, the psychology behind 'little treats' and their impact on happiness, and the strangeness of seeing ourselves.
The Strangeness Of Seeing Ourselves
If you stare at yourself for long enough what happens? Do you see yourself differently?
By Zoë Zelken / Byline
Are Niche Hobbies Being Ruined by Capitalism?
More and more people are taking up niche and obscure hobbies for their ‘personal brands’ – but they’re missing a core element of leisure itself
By Laura Pitcher / Dazed
I Found My Partner's Pro/Con List About Me, Just Like Nick And Hannah In ‘Love is Blind’
It's giving "Rachem."
By Fleurine Tideman / Betches
Meet Han Kang, Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
South Korean author Han Kang, who wrote “The Vegetarian,” was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
By Rebecca Schneid / Time Magazine
Your Brain on “Little Treats”: What Happens When We Self-Soothe With Fun, Frivolous Purchases
Breaking down the viral "treat brain"—yes, it's a real neurological phenomenon!
By Sarah Laing / THE KIT
Dear Black women, it’s Black Girl Day Off, so find your rest
The Black Girl Day Off, an open letter to Black women reminds us of the power of reconnecting with our inner child.
By Haniyah Philogene / TheGrio
