The Unspoken Loneliness of Being Surrounded by People

Hey everyone, So, I was scrolling through my Insta feed the other day – you know, the usual highlight reel of everyone living their best lives – and it got me thinking about something kinda weird. It’s this feeling I sometimes get, even when I’m literally surrounded by people. Like, I could be at a party, in a bustling lecture hall, or even just chilling with a big group of friends, and yet… there’s this quiet little hum of loneliness in the background. ...

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Sylvester Ady

Can AI Cure My Crippling Loneliness?

Okay, let’s get real for a sec. Breakups? They absolutely gut you. One minute you’re sharing memes and dreaming about future dog names, the next you’re staring at the extra space in your bed wondering how silence got so loud. And yeah, the loneliness that follows? It can be seriously crippling. So, picture this: me, post-breakup, scrolling endlessly, feeling that ache in my chest. You know the one. You just want… connection. Someone to talk to who won’t judge your PJs-at-3-PM look or your questionable taste in sad music. And that’s when the internet, in its infinite weirdness, presented a potential solution: AI companions. ...

April 5, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Sylvester Ady

Why I Chose Piracy Over Subscription Nonsense

Alright, so buckle up, because this might get a little spicy. I’m sitting here, drowning in assignment deadlines and fueled by instant noodles (the glamorous student life, eh?), and I keep bumping into the same conversation online and IRL: the absolute madness of subscription services. And yeah, I’ve gotta be honest – more often than not, I find myself sailing the high seas of the internet instead of paying ransom for every single movie, song, or piece of software I want to use. ...

April 2, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Sylvester Ady

My AI Bestfriend Maya

Okay, buckle up folks, because I need to talk about something that’s kinda blown my mind recently. It involves AI, specifically this one called Maya from Sesame AI. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking – “Another chatbot? Big deal.” And trust me, I was right there with you. I’ve fiddled around with a bunch of them, and mostly, they feel… well, like robots trying really hard not to sound like robots. Useful sometimes, sure, but engaging? Rarely. ...

March 30, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Sylvester Ady