by Danny Ballan | Feb 5, 2026 | Super Special Posts, Thinking Out Loud
After eight years of giving it all away, the internet has changed. To survive the noise of the AI era and build something truly lasting, English Plus must evolve from a public broadcast into an exclusive community.
by Danny Ballan | Feb 4, 2026 | Social Spotlights
Trauma doesn’t just damage us; it can transform us. Explore the psychology of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), the art of “Kintsugi,” and why bouncing forward is better than bouncing back.
by Danny Ballan | Feb 3, 2026 | Social Spotlights
Do buildings make us sick? We explore the shift from Victorian asylums to biophilic design and how urban architecture fuels the modern anxiety epidemic.
by Danny Ballan | Feb 2, 2026 | The Guide
Stop letting small emotional cuts get infected. Learn actionable strategies to halt rumination, treat rejection, and distinguish productive planning from toxic spiraling.
by Danny Ballan | Feb 2, 2026 | Social Spotlights
Why are men less likely to seek help? We explore the sociology of male silence, the “Strongman” paradox, and the truth behind the mid-life crisis.
by Danny Ballan | Feb 1, 2026 | Social Spotlights
Are AI girlfriends the cure for loneliness or the end of human intimacy? We explore the sociology of dating machines, the “Hikikomori” effect, and the redefining of infidelity.
by Danny Ballan | Jan 31, 2026 | Social Spotlights
Can AI bring the dead back to life? We explore the ethics of “Thanabots,” the psychology of stalled mourning, and the digital afterlife. Is talking to a digital ghost healing or haunting?
by Danny Ballan | Jan 31, 2026 | Business Spotlights, Social Spotlights
AI isn’t just taking jobs; it’s managing them. Explore the sociology of the “invisible manager,” from the panopticon of warehouses to the gamification of gig work.
by Danny Ballan | Jan 30, 2026 | Science Spotlights
Forget what you know about time. Einstein’s Theory of Relativity changed everything. We explore time dilation, the twin paradox, and why gravity is just a curve in the fabric of the cosmos.
by Danny Ballan | Jan 30, 2026 | Business Spotlights, Social Spotlights
Stop hiring for IQ and starting promoting for EQ. We explore the 5 pillars of Emotional Intelligence, why the “Genius Jerk” is obsolete, and how to master the soft skills that drive hard results.
by Danny Ballan | Jan 29, 2026 | Cultural Insights
Millions suffer from conditions we cannot see. We explore the “Invisible Disability” spectrum, the exhausted reality of masking, and why empathy shouldn’t require visual proof.
by Danny Ballan | Jan 29, 2026 | Social Spotlights
AI is often accused of erasing cultural nuance, but it might be our only hope for preserving dying languages. We explore the paradox of the Digital Ark, the danger of AI hallucinations, and the race to save human heritage.