Multinational Corporations and the Death of Local Culture
Katelyn Makihara, (she/her), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Businesses such as Amazon, Costco, and McDonald’s are known by millions across the world, recognized for their convenience, vast selection and cheap prices. These large multinational corporations (MNC) operate offices in numerous countries, dominating market share and customer demands with their global branding and recognition. At large, small […]
When It’s a Riot
Olivia Alberton (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Two large themes present in history are dissent and patriotism. Dissent based on patriotism has created tremendous change and has shaped the world we live in today. Some examples include the American Revolution, the suffrage movement and the civil rights movement. Modern examples of dissent grounded in patriotism […]
Solid Lines
Via Genzon (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer A border, in geopolitical terms, is the demarcation line that divides territorial entities, such as states or countries. Borders can be real or artificial. Borders are real in the sense that there are physical infrastructures in place to separate one place from another that aim to maintain and […]
The Folds of Diversity: Awakenings in New Places
Arsh Gill, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer The possibilities are limitless in what one may gain from traveling to a new country. What even is the excitement of visiting a new country? The music? The art? The food? To each and every individual, traveling means something different. Traveling can be a job, a passion, a hobby, […]
The Benefits of Traveling
Grace Cheng (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer You can learn a great deal about a country by traveling, but it depends on several factors, such as the duration of your trip, the places you visit and the degree of engagement that you have with the locals. The experience of traveling, however, can provide you with […]
Foreign to Familiar
Nathan Yan (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I hate bigots. I’ve encountered bigots mainly online. I’ve come across them, for example, on Reddit and Discord, two discussion websites. They rant about politics, gender equality and race relations. They’re always anonymous, going by made-up user names. They’re rude, they lie and they seem to hate everything […]
Within Duality
Eri Ikezawa (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer The matter of citizenship to me is personal (and quite possibly unnecessarily complicated). The facts, of course, are simple: I am a permanent resident of Canada with citizenship in Japan. But the human experience often surpasses and transcends mere reason, facts and logic. And so, even as an […]
How Does Colonialism Impact Us?
Maryame Boulhajat (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “Does colonialism define Canada’s identity?” This question lingers in my mind as I contemplate the legacies of this country and immerse myself in its present cultures. Canada stands as a nation that ecompasses the presence of Indigenous peoples, descendants of European settlers and immigrants from diverse corners of […]
National Conversations: The Positives and Negatives of Social Media on Global Discourse
Sasna Nawran (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer We are living in a society controlled by social media and mobile technology. Social media has fundamentally changed the way we interact, communicate and share information in our daily lives. Millions of people use social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn worldwide. By facilitating quicker and […]