I have an MFA, an M.Phil in ELT, am working on data analysis, was a Managing Editor for Zelda Dungeon, and enjoy theorizing about story structure in anime, games, and manga.
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games Write this topicWhy We Play Video GamesI think it would be interesting to see why we play video games on an intellectual level. What do the mechanics of the gameplay influence in the player’s surroundings and what influence does the setting of the game have on the story that may teach the player through the immersion process games tend to have? Sure, video games are fun, but what more do they have to teach us? I recommend looking up Game Theory on Youtube to see what is out there on this topic, though I’m coming at this topic from a more philosophical nature versus a scientific one.
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writing Write this topicWriting and Health BenefitsI would like to see what writing does to people on a psychological, emotional, and mental level. I know of a study that suggests writing about an issue we are facing in life helps us heal, but I’m wondering about writing in the realm of fiction and creative nonfiction, rather than just journaling about the issues in life. I’m also wondering if other studies exist on this subject and encourage any takers to go deeper than the surface for this topic.
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Web-Videos Write this topicAre web-based cartoons/shows successful?I would like to see an article on whether or not web-based cartoons or shows like "Bee and Puppycat" and "Video Game High School" are successful, and if they will mean anything in terms of competition for TV cartoons and shows in the future as a result of their success/fanbase, etc.
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LIfetime and Featured filmsLately, Lifetime has been trending films about women and kidnapping. What I want to know is why is this a trend, and why would the network choose to focus on this genre? What is the writer’s opinion of the choice to air these films? Do the films really empower women, or are they sending a degrading message to the viewers?
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film Write this topicShort Film as StoriesThe idea kind of speaks for itself, but I think the thing I would like to know is: How does the short film allow for story to be told? What are the pros and cons of short films? Do they have limitations as a medium? A few examples of shorts to look into are Dark Tales of Japan, Escape (may be found under Princess in Another Castle), Luna, and, of course Pixar shorts. |
Destination Truth: Have we really explored everything on Earth?I wonder if we really have discovered everything there is to know about the past people, mysterious lifeforms and places on Earth, or if there is more out there. Destination Truth, a show on Syfy, goes out in search of the truth behind mythical creatures and other such things. Because of this show, I have been led to believe that we do not know all there is to know about the planet we inhabit. I recommend using the show Destination Truth while you compile an article that either explains what all there can be to explore on Earth. You may also argue that we have explored everything and use the show as a "debater" for the unknown in the world.
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Web-Videos Write this topicImpact of Let's Players on YouTubeIt seems more and more people these days are turning to YouTube as a source of income, particularly in the let’s play department. People like GameGrumps, Markiplier, and Versus all entertain us with their videos on YouTube, and I wonder what kind of impact this is having on the world, since YouTube and gaming videos in general seem to be "in" right now. Feel free to also discuss the similarities and/or differences in how the aforementioned let’s players approach their medium and audience. I also suggest watching their videos (possibly draw my life, if there are any) to be familiar with their work before writing on this topic.
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Themes in Stargate TV seriesThe Stargate series is a military sci-fi TV series that debuted in 1997 as Stargate SG-1 and has two spin off series (Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe). While the series does a fairly good job of exploring the unknown and coming to understand what we on Earth are a part of among countless galaxies, I want to know what themes can be found underneath the general overall theme I mentioned.
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Wow, I just finished reading the trilogy for the first time last night, and this really does help me view the themes and ideas more uniformly! Thank you for verifying what I realized! | His Dark Materials: Conflict, Justice and Mental Health |
This is indeed an interesting dive into the facet of YA literature. Very well written, and you left me with a lot to think about. | YA Book Series That Never End |
Interesting take on the themes in the series. Makes me want to go back and play it! | Teenagers Combating Adulthood in Disgaea 4 |
Great piece that gave me a lot of things to pay attention to with the next anime I watch! | The Legacies of the Atomic Bomb in Anime |
Interesting analysis as to why analog horror works so well.