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Laptop, pens, glasses on desk. Text reads: "Job hugging is the new quiet quitting (but way worse)" on black. Desktop in background, minimal style.

Laptop, pens, glasses on desk. Text reads: "Job hugging is the new quiet quitting (but way worse)" on black. Desktop in background, minimal style.

Job Hugging Is the New Quiet Quitting (But Way Worse)

A look at "job hugging" - the new trend.

Sep 43 min read

Hands holding and tapping a smartphone on a pink stripe background. Text reads "WHY AI IS PROBLEMATIC?!" and "www.asheycakes.com".

Hands holding and tapping a smartphone on a pink stripe background. Text reads "WHY AI IS PROBLEMATIC?!" and "www.asheycakes.com".

Why AI Is Problematic?!

A list of many cons of AI

Aug 74 min read

Bold white text "BROKEN WINDOWS THEORY" on a gradient blue background with starbursts. "asheycakes" and website URL at the bottom.

Bold white text "BROKEN WINDOWS THEORY" on a gradient blue background with starbursts. "asheycakes" and website URL at the bottom.

Broken Windows Theory

This blog discusses what the broken windows theory is from criminology and then critiques it.

Jul 245 min read

Text on black background reads: TikTokers keep finding human teeth in their homes— and no one knows why. Mood: mysterious.

Text on black background reads: TikTokers keep finding human teeth in their homes— and no one knows why. Mood: mysterious.

TikTokers Keep Finding Human Teeth in Their Homes — And No One Knows Why

This blog post discusses some potential reasons why people are finding human teeth in their homes.

Jul 223 min read

Three cute ghosts in orange hats hold coffee cups with hearts. Text: "Haunted Places in Australia." Black background, playful mood.

Three cute ghosts in orange hats hold coffee cups with hearts. Text: "Haunted Places in Australia." Black background, playful mood.

Haunted Places in Australia

A blog post dedicated to discussing some of the Haunted Places in Australia.

Jun 258 min read

Text "The Bystander Effect" on a starry dark blue background, with scattered orange stars. Website: www.asheycakes.com.

Text "The Bystander Effect" on a starry dark blue background, with scattered orange stars. Website: www.asheycakes.com.

The Bystander Effect

This blog post discusses the evolution of the bystander effect.

Jun 1811 min read

Starry night sky over mountains, with text "The Mandela Effect Explained," and "www.asheycakes.com." Calm and mysterious mood.

Starry night sky over mountains, with text "The Mandela Effect Explained," and "www.asheycakes.com." Calm and mysterious mood.

The Mandela Effect Explained

This blog post helps explain the Mandela Effect and why we experience it.

Jun 312 min read

Dimly lit abandoned room with broken floorboards. Text: "Creepypasta Culture: Reinventing the Urban Legend Online" on a research blog cover.

Dimly lit abandoned room with broken floorboards. Text: "Creepypasta Culture: Reinventing the Urban Legend Online" on a research blog cover.

Creepypasta Culture: Reinventing the Urban Legend Online

This blog post discusses a shift in storytelling, how we've gone from word of mouth urban legends to creepypasta culture online.

May 2116 min read

Astronaut walks on water beneath a moonlit sky with pink clouds. Text reads "Conspiracy Theories That Haunt My Brain at 2AM."

Astronaut walks on water beneath a moonlit sky with pink clouds. Text reads "Conspiracy Theories That Haunt My Brain at 2AM."

Conspiracy Theories That Haunt My Brain at 2AM

This blog post discusses conspiracy theories that keep me up at night.

May 1216 min read

A person writes in a notebook with a laptop nearby. Text below reads "Cool Things I've Learned About Recently" and "www.asheycakes.com".

A person writes in a notebook with a laptop nearby. Text below reads "Cool Things I've Learned About Recently" and "www.asheycakes.com".

Cool Things I've Learned About Recently

A list of ALL the cool things I've learned about recently.

Apr 243 min read

Floral and egg pattern on black background with "The April Theory" text centered. Design features soft pinks and greens. Website: asheycakes.com.

Floral and egg pattern on black background with "The April Theory" text centered. Design features soft pinks and greens. Website: asheycakes.com.

The April Theory

This blog post discusses the April Theory - a theory trending on TikTok.

Apr 154 min read

Hands holding phones over a wooden table, blog text: "LET'S TALK ABOUT SOCIAL NORMS" with website link, casual mood.

Hands holding phones over a wooden table, blog text: "LET'S TALK ABOUT SOCIAL NORMS" with website link, casual mood.

Let's Talk About Social Norms

A discussion about social norms, society, and how there is the rise of digital norms in an ever-increasing technological world.

Apr 97 min read

Dark fern background with white text: "Casey Anthony on TikTok? The Internet Is Losing It!" and "www.asheycakes.com" below.

Dark fern background with white text: "Casey Anthony on TikTok? The Internet Is Losing It!" and "www.asheycakes.com" below.

Casey Anthony on TikTok? The Internet Is Losing It!

A sociological look at why Casey Anthony is suddenly on TikTok and how the internet is reacting

Mar 179 min read

White text on a black background: "We're Living in a Dystopian Novel, and It's Badly Written." URL at bottom: asheycakes.com. Mood is critical.

White text on a black background: "We're Living in a Dystopian Novel, and It's Badly Written." URL at bottom: asheycakes.com. Mood is critical.

We’re Living in a Dystopian Novel, and It’s Badly Written

We're living in a dystopian novel, and it's badly written

Mar 75 min read

Cloudy mountain background with text: "Decoding Nightmares: The Most Common Scary Dreams and What They Mean." URL: www.asheycakes.com.

Cloudy mountain background with text: "Decoding Nightmares: The Most Common Scary Dreams and What They Mean." URL: www.asheycakes.com.

Decoding Nightmares: The Most Common Scary Dreams and What They Mean

This blog post discusses the most common scary dreams (nightmares) and what they mean.

Mar 47 min read

Newspaper backdrop with text "The Curious Case of Keith Reinhard and Tom Young." Image of person in orange vest in forest. URL: asheycakes.com.

Newspaper backdrop with text "The Curious Case of Keith Reinhard and Tom Young." Image of person in orange vest in forest. URL: asheycakes.com.

The Curious Case of Keith Reinhard and Tom Young

This blog post discusses the disappearances of both Keith Reinhard and Tom Young from the small town of Silver Plume, Rocky Mountains

Feb 254 min read

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Pinterest Pin with ghost and title of blog post

Exploring Some of the MOST Haunted Restaurants Around the World

Come check out some of the word's most haunted restaurants

Feb 194 min read

We Finally Played Randonautica... And Here's My Thoughts

We Finally Played Randonautica... And Here's My Thoughts

We Finally Played Randonautica... And Here's My Thoughts

My thoughts after playing Randonautica for the first time

Feb 183 min read

Why Are Influencers Exposing Themselves?

Why Are Influencers Exposing Themselves?

Why Are Influencers Exposing Themselves?

Some insight from a social scientist as to why influencers are suddenly exposing themselves following the TikTok ban.

Feb 127 min read

The Dark Side of Influencer Culture

The Dark Side of Influencer Culture

The Dark Side of Influencer Culture

This post discusses the dark side of influencer culture

Jan 2212 min read

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