We must recognize that the fight against unregulated, predatory AI models is not merely a niche legal battle over copyright infringement or digital licensing. It is a deeply political, inherently decolonial struggle. It is a continuation of the exact same resistance that indigenous and colonized communities have been waging for centuries against the institutional forces that seek to commodify, centralize, and erase human history.
The Savior Complex and the Scalpel: Decolonizing The Covenant of Water
An unpopular critique of Abraham Verghese’s epic. Unpacking the idyllic portrait of colonial India, the realities of caste, and the savior complex of medicine
The Symphony of Sibling Grief
What does it mean to be biologically tethered to another adult when nothing else brings you naturally together? Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo isn’t a short or easy read, but it is a deeply moving exploration of duty, estrangement, and the isolating nature of family grief. Read my full thoughts on why this book proves Rooney is a true master of her art.
This Hybrid Reads 