humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
Stranger Things Season 5: The Beginning of the End for Hawkins
Few shows have captured the world’s imagination quite like Stranger Things. Since its debut in 2016, the Netflix phenomenon has become a cultural powerhouse — blending supernatural mystery, 80s nostalgia, and heartfelt friendship into one unforgettable story. Now, with Stranger Things Season 5, the series prepares for its biggest and most emotional conclusion yet.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Geeks
Stop Renting Your Tools
I have a rule. It’s simple, non-negotiable, and has saved me hundreds of dollars a year. If an app, service, or (heaven forbid) a physical product charges a monthly fee for its basic function, I immediately uninstall it and find an alternative.
By PenumbraBytes4 months ago in Geeks
The Gentle Power of "The Scout" (2025)
Keep following your footsteps - You never know where they’ll lead you. The Scout is a 2025 indie film directed by Paula Gonzalez-Nasser. Sofia works as a location scout for a TV show in New York City. Her job takes her across neighborhoods, asking strangers if she can photograph their homes. Along the way, she shares countless conversations.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
Halloween Special: Why Harley Quinn and the Joker are NOT “Relationship Goals” . Content Warning.
Trigger Warning: This article discusses emotional, physical, and psychological abuse. Halloween, a time to revel in the mischievous and the monstrous, often blurs the line between destruction and devotion. This is true for the fictional couple, Harley Quinn and the Joker, whose relationship is frequently misunderstood.
By Jenna Deedy5 months ago in Geeks
Theatre Company of Saugus' "Ride the Cyclone": A Compelling Musical
You will soar to great heights on the cyclone rollercoaster! Step right up and get your tickets for "Ride the Cyclone," performing at the Theatre Company of Saugus. After six teenagers from a Canadian choir are killed in a roller coaster accident, they awake in limbo and are tasked with a difficult quest by a mechanical fortune teller, The Amazing Karnak, who ultimately holds the fates of the teenagers in his hands.
By Marielle Sabbag5 months ago in Geeks
Human Bandwidth Crisis
Across the continental United States, synchronized slowdowns are being recorded in two parallel systems: human motor behavior and digital network performance. The symptoms appear ordinary at first glance — drivers idling through green lights, app interfaces hesitating, signals buffering — yet the frequency and simultaneity indicate a broader malfunction.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin5 months ago in Geeks
Post Cosplay Life: One Year Later
October 27, 2024: a date that I'll always remember forever. If you're new to Vocal or my page, welcome aboard. After 10 years of doing cosplay, I made the decision to retire from this wonderful craft. I loved meeting so many people on social media and at conventions. Not only that, but I loved showing off my cosplays to everyone. I participated in many cosplay contests, winning two of them. So why did I decide to walk away from the thing that I enjoyed so much, you ask? Three reasons were deciding factors in making this decision: the almost three-year absence of me not attending cons, the tragic passing of my grandfather back in 2022, and experienced signs of burnout. I attended my first con in nearly three years in late September 2022, then attended my final two conventions in 2024 before closing out my decade-long cosplay journey. I didn't see myself cosplaying well into 2025 and beyond, because I wanted to seek and pursue other interests and hobbies. 10 years was a really good run, but I want to explore new things that I always wanted to try. For example, I've always had a huge fascination with photography. My amazing experiences with cosplay photographers at and outside of cons made me curious to try this skill. I had a digital camera over 15 years ago while I was attending college, but I ended up losing it. Now, I'm eager to learn how to be skilled in taking picture perfect photographs. My ultimate goal is to photograph at fan conventions and possibly do cosplay photoshoots somewhere down the road.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in Geeks
The Punisher’s Skull Has Been Hijacked. Content Warning.
Trigger Warning: This article discusses violence, vigilantism, and extremist ideology. Frank Castle’s white skull emblem, adorning the Punisher’s chest, is one of the most misinterpreted and misappropriated symbols in comic book history. Marvel’s tragic antihero, the Punisher, is not meant to glorify lawlessness or authoritarian revenge; instead, he serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of an individual's moral code overriding the very concept of justice.
By Jenna Deedy5 months ago in Geeks
CFS: Montréal's Film Society
I feel as though I am finally ready to write about Montreal’s Cineclub Film Society, a group that programs and airs films of original prints at theatres and other locations around the city. But I feel as though I should have done this quite some time ago. It was a problem of neglecting what was so obviously a part of my life that I never felt that it would matter if I spoke about them at all. Now, I feel that you should all know what happens in Canada’s playground during the difficult autumn and winter seasons. But my story does not begin with just a breakdown of the organization. This is a personal story.
By Kendall Defoe 5 months ago in Geeks
(Almost) Every Piece of Symbolism to Look Out For in the Upcoming Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Movie
Spoiler alert for the upcoming movie and the Chainsaw Man manga! — Guys, it’s almost time. Grab your Pochita popcorn buckets and rejoice: the Reze arc of Chainsaw Man is out in theaters in less than a week.
By angela hepworth5 months ago in Geeks
