Is poetry dead, or has it just changed its address? Join the Editor-in-Chief of English Plus Magazine as we explore why poetry still matters, the power of words, and how to find deeper meaning in a world of fleeting trends.
The Unboxing of Us: Why We Judge People Faster Than Headphones
We spend weeks researching tech gadgets, yet we judge complex human beings in exactly seven seconds. English Plus Magazine’s Danny explores the trap of first impressions, why our brains rely on snap judgments, and how to discover the incredible people we’ve been missing out on.
The Burden of Tomorrow: Is It a Sin to Just Want to Be Happy?
Are we obligated to sacrifice our present happiness for future generations? The Editor-in-Chief of English Plus explores the tension between just wanting a good life and the crushing weight of tomorrow.
Why Nuance Matters: Choosing Truth Over Viral Outrage
In an internet ecosystem fueled by outrage, polarization, and clickbait, why bother creating thoughtful content about the complex grey areas of life? Join the Editor-in-Chief of English Plus as we explore why nuance, critical thinking, and empathy are the ultimate acts of modern rebellion.
The Omniscience Illusion: Why Keep Learning When AI Knows Everything?
AI can answer any question in seconds, so why bother learning? Explore the cognitive, psychological, and deeply human reasons we must keep pushing our minds—and how we need to learn differently in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Dar a Luz: Handed to the Light
A poetic dive into the Spanish expression dar a luz, to give to light, and the surprising truth about what a child actually sees on the way out of the dark.
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A poetic exploration of “a hard pill to swallow” — a phrase where the difficult thing is also the medicine, and everything depends on a few inches of throat.
You Don’t Find Your Voice. You Build It.
Everyone tells you to find your authentic voice, as if it were buried somewhere waiting. It isn’t. Voice is assembled from imitation, refusal, and repetition, and the people who have the strongest ones are usually the people who copied the most. Here’s how it actually works.
Опустить руки (Opustit’ ruki): The Arms Give Up First
A poetic dive into the Russian expression опустить руки, to lower the arms, and what neuroscience discovered when it went back and checked its most famous experiment.
The Polymath Advantage: Why Raising a Specialist Might Be the Riskiest Bet You Can Make
Our schools reward narrow expertise and treat broad curiosity as a lack of focus. But the evidence suggests the opposite: children who sample widely, connect ideas across fields, and resist premature specialization are the ones best equipped for a world that keeps rewriting the job description. Here is the case for range, the honest counterargument, and what to actually do about it.