Tag: Voice

Apart from being loud, there is another persistent stereotype about how Americans speak. It’s the vocal fry. This woman probably speaks in a croaky voice [Image by Author & Leonardo.ai] So I’m from Europe. The American vocal fry strikes me as weird. Here is a video ...

The choice of words a character uses is a mirror reflecting their background, education, and social standing. For instance, imagine a character, Lord Alistair, who’s a well-educated noble in a high fantasy setting. He might use terms like “preposterous” or “indeed” and ...

It has been a few weeks since the failed referendum for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, here in Australia. On the day after the referendum, those that voted “Yes” woke up feeling like most Australians are racist, while those that voted “No” woke up relieved that they h...

Indigenous people are the most underrepresented group in the United States and yet they are the only marginalized group who has dual citizenship of the U.S. and of their own tribe. Stereotypical forms of behaviors and attitudes tend to further marginalize Indigenous people, therefore highlighting th...

In the realm of politics, the question of whether to join an established political party or venture into the uncharted waters of independent candidacy is one that has intrigued thinkers, activists, and citizens alike. Both choices have their merits, and both have been subjected to critique. In this ...

AI is already being used by lawyers to help write briefs and motions, and do research without having to hire additional lawyers. We are fast coming to a digital dystopian future, not unlike what we see in such sci-fi futuristic shows like The Peripheral, Blade Runner, and The Matrix, where worker...

I woke up this blessed morn with so many things to do. send an email, start a book, finish your work and see it through Pushing aside these worried thoughts, I climbed the set of stairs leading to my private room and The Course of study there Read More

I have a tendency to not be able to speak coherently. I developed what I’d call a disability from a lifetime of not being able to speak my mind for fear something terrible would happen. As in, I would "make someone mad" or they wouldn’t listen. After a childhood of staying a...