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Nikhil Krishnaswamy: Photography Through My Lens
In the age of smartphone photography, Nikhil Krishnaswamy wonders if AI-generated images will become the norm.
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Today
Nikhil Krishnaswamy: Photography Through My Lens
In the age of smartphone photography, Nikhil Krishnaswamy wonders if AI-generated images will become the norm.
3d ago
Holly Hubbard Preston: Seeing is Believing
After a recent visit to the Norwegian Arctic with her mother, Holly Hubbard Preston saw the impact of global warming.
4d ago
Aanya Sheth: Girls in Magic
After learning some tricks, young magician Aanya Sheth hopes to shatter stereotypes and inspire girls to join the magical world.
5d ago
Evan Sagerman: Small Fixes
For Evan Sagerman, sometimes forgotten souvenirs can turn into the solutions for new problems.
6d ago
Evan Ho: Grandparents Visit
When items are mysteriously moved around his house, Evan Ho questions if there is a supernatural connection.
1w ago
Sarah Huang: Googly Eye
A box of Girl Scout cookies reminded Sarah Huang of her upbringing and why she's proud to be Asian American in the Bay Area.
25-10-2024
Elaine Ray: Bus Drivers Are Saints
Commuting can be stressful, but Elaine Ray appreciates the efforts of bus drivers.
24-10-2024
Kathy Briccetti: Facing the Beast
Giving up has a negative connotation, but as Kathy Briccetti learned, knowing when to quit is an important and valuable skill.
23-10-2024
Lyrik Harris: Woven Together
Lyrik Harris thinks identity is much more dimensional than a single descriptive word would have you believe.
22-10-2024
Keith Barlow: Green Burial
Keith Barlow found one final way to honor his mother and her eco-friendly legacy.
21-10-2024
Jesse Alejandro Cottrell: My Disappeared Potbelly
When Jesse Alejandro Cottrell started fielding unsolicited comments about his body, he gained a new perspective on what he had lost.
18-10-2024
Paula Reinman: Goldilocks of Dresses
We're in the thick of wedding season, and finding the perfect outfit is on many people's to-do lists. Paula Reinman has these thoughts about the idea of a "perfect outfit."
17-10-2024
Gillian Reynolds: Exceptionally Unexceptional
Gillian Reynolds is exceptionally unexceptional at everything she tries. But she’s learned how exceptional that can be. This Perspective originally aired in January 2022.
16-10-2024
Joyce Cheung: Conversational Etiquette
Workplace discrimination--and even just personal judgment--can have a very real impact on a person's career. Joyce Cheung reminds us of the boundaries between the personal and the professional.
15-10-2024
Karina Moreno: Borders
With so much conflict over borders, you can forget they're manmade. Karina Moreno has this Perspective.
14-10-2024
Kiki Fann: Stuttering
Life with a stutter can be isolating and limiting, but it doesn't have to be. Kiki Fann brings us this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in August 2017.
11-10-2024
Leslie Smith: Lessons in Listening From a Deaf Dog
The gap of understanding between humans and animals is vast, and building a bridge of communication is a rewarding part of being a pet owner. Leslie Smith brings us this Perspective.
10-10-2024
Steven Birenbaum: A Game to Relish
As a tennis lover, Steven Birenbaum was skeptical of the pickleball craze. But he decided not to knock it until he tried it.
09-10-2024
Mela Seyoum: My Parents' Footsteps
Some immigrant children have a hard time explaining teen life to parents who grew up in unstable countries. YR Media's Mela Seyoum tells us how she learned to connect with her mom.
08-10-2024
William Humnicky: Don't Label Me
With the help of a cultural icon, William Humnicky taught himself a lesson about belonging.