Welcome To The Minutiae

The Minutiae is a travel journal where exploration goes beyond mere destinations. Here, I delve into the intricacies of the places I visit as a means to understand the issues that shape our world—globalization, the balance of power, the politicization of information, concepts of justice, the impact of ongoing conflicts, and so on. 

If you’re curious about the world, passionate about ideas, or simply enjoy engaging in conversations, I invite you to join me. Together, we can navigate the forest by taking our time to appreciate the trees. 

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Strangers On A Train: From Almaty To Astana

As we rounded the bend I pressed my face to the window and watched the tail of the train snake through grass-covered dunes. Despite my exhaustion, I stayed awake for the first 12 hours of my journey from Almaty to Astana. Every time my eyelids grew heavy, a flock of birds, a herd of wild horses, or a river would appear and the thrill of seeing something new would have me sitting up at attention ...
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Guides, Politics, & Stories

Non-Human Self: A Guide

This guide is a non-serious attempt at identifying core elements of the human self via comparison of hypothetical self-aware beings ...
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The Good, The Bad, And The Interesting

On a local and political level, Nepal is fraught with upheaval, struggle, and wavering hope. Like its physical counterpart, this ...
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Assessing Truth In Media: Part Two

This guide will help you navigate common information pitfalls. Once you learn to recognize a few red flags, prejudicial information ...
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Assessing Truth In Media

This guide will help you navigate common information pitfalls. Once you learn to recognize a few red flags, prejudicial information ...
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Autumn in Georgia #1

In this year of elections, I am coming a bit late to the table. However, my timing feels relevant. While ...
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The Leaves Have Fallen #2

The thunderous sound of people throwing themselves at the metal barricades made my knees quiver. Some had pipes, others metal-plated ...
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