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Illustrated person with glasses, flower crown, and yellow sweater on black background. Text: "Freaky Friday Files: Out of Body Experiences."

Illustrated person with glasses, flower crown, and yellow sweater on black background. Text: "Freaky Friday Files: Out of Body Experiences."

Freaky Friday Files: Out of Body Experiences

This edition of Freaky Friday Files discusses out-of-body experiences (OBEs).

Freaky Friday Files

6 days ago4 min read

"Freaky Friday Files: The Ganzfeld Effect" text above images of an eye, ear, mouth, nose, hand. Website link at the bottom.

"Freaky Friday Files: The Ganzfeld Effect" text above images of an eye, ear, mouth, nose, hand. Website link at the bottom.

Freaky Friday Files: The Ganzfeld Effect

This edition of Freaky Friday Files discusses the Ganzfeld Effect.

Freaky Friday Files

Jan 93 min read

Bold text "26 Predictions for 2026" on a dark circle, against a vibrant blue and pink abstract background. Website URL at bottom.

Bold text "26 Predictions for 2026" on a dark circle, against a vibrant blue and pink abstract background. Website URL at bottom.

26 Predictions for 2026

26 Predictions for 2026 from a Social Scientist.

Jan 72 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 7, 20254 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 24, 20255 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 18, 202511 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 24, 20253 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 15, 20254 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 9, 20257 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 22, 202512 min read

Spooky Facts!

Spooky Facts!

Spooky Facts!

This is a list of some spooky facts

Oct 7, 20242 min read

The Sociology of the "Glitch in the Matrix"

The Sociology of the "Glitch in the Matrix"

The Sociology of the "Glitch in the Matrix"

This blog post discusses the sociology of the theory of "Glitch in the Matrix" uses real-life examples.

Sep 13, 20248 min read

The Sociology of Sex and Gender: It's not a binary!

The Sociology of Sex and Gender: It's not a binary!

The Sociology of Sex and Gender: It's not a binary!

This blog post discusses the sociology of sex and gender: both sex and gender are social constructs,

Aug 26, 202412 min read

The Consequences of AI in Everyday Life from a Sociological Lens

The Consequences of AI in Everyday Life from a Sociological Lens

The Consequences of AI in Everyday Life from a Sociological Lens

This blog discusses the consequences of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in everyday life from a sociological lens (or perspective).

Jul 11, 202415 min read

10 Crazy Things You Didn't Know About The Internet!

10 Crazy Things You Didn't Know About The Internet!

10 Crazy Things You Didn't Know About The Internet!

A list of 10 crazy things you didn't know about the internet

May 31, 20242 min read

Behind Closed Doors Part 2: Exploring the Secretive World of New Zealand Cults

Behind Closed Doors Part 2: Exploring the Secretive World of New Zealand Cults

Behind Closed Doors Part 2: Exploring the Secretive World of New Zealand Cults

This blog post explores the secret world of NZ cults (Part 2)

Feb 5, 202418 min read

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