humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
How to Organize Your Digital Life and Boost Focus
It started with a single folder. One evening, after yet another day where my mind felt like a cluttered inbox half-written emails, scattered notes, and 37 tabs open like a digital crime scene I decided I’d had enough. The glow of my laptop was the only light in the room. I dragged one file, then another, into a single folder titled Reset. That was all it took for the momentum to shift.
By Prince Esien7 months ago in Geeks
When Fantasy Fails: The Chaos Behind Once Upon A Con 2025
Once Upon a Con (OUAC) 2025, promoted as the "nation's first fantasy book convention," promised an enchanting escape into a world of magic, grand balls, and immersive cosplay. It boasted over 275 vendors, 150 hours of panels, a Starfall-inspired masquerade ball, and a high fantasy-themed fashion show. However, for attendees eagerly awaiting a celebration of fantasy literature, the reality was a descent into chaos.
By Jenna Deedy7 months ago in Geeks
Renaissance Festival War Stories August 23/24, 2025
Continued from weekend 1... Mothers! Being in the renaissance festival community, many of us are lucky to have several mentor figures around. Many wonderful people who we can go to as Maternal and Paternal figures as well as friends and other guides and help. Jarl Aesa is one woman who has been an incredible mentor to me in the last few years in terms of how to lead and protect a group. This is her final season at the festival before retiring. She Will be missed, but her retirement and weekend rest is well earned.
By Tinka Boudit She/Her7 months ago in Geeks
AI vs. Humans: What Jobs Will Still Exist in 2030?. AI-Generated.
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already reshaped industries worldwide, from healthcare and finance to marketing and entertainment. With AI’s rapid growth, many people fear a future where machines dominate the workforce, leaving humans unemployed. But the truth is more complex. While AI is expected to replace some jobs by 2030, many roles will continue to thrive—especially those that require creativity, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making.
By Muhammed Ismail7 months ago in Geeks
The Alien Bee
This first paragraph is a statement from my mother; we bought the original trailer on the PA property in 1990. I am thinking it must have been maybe 1993 or 1994 when this happened. Godhard, Kyle my younger brother, and I were at the trailer and there was a big bee outside. So, we went inside. It was an unusual looking bee. If recall correctly, it had larger or maybe even bulging eyes. It just was not a normal looking bee. What was also unusual is it literally followed me from window to window. The bee was outside but as I moved inside from the door, that had a big window, to the kitchen window on the side of the trailer, to the living room window around the back of the trailer, the bee appeared at each window. If I went back to another window, the bee would follow. It was the strangest thing. The bee was tracking me from outside as I moved around the various windows inside no matter the direction I went. I do not recall how it ended. I think the bee just flew away but it was a truly unusual experience and I have never seen a bee like that since then.
By Brian Godhard7 months ago in Geeks
A Journey Through Conneaut Lake Park and Hotel Conneaut
By Brian Godhard of Cryptid Paranormal LLC Conneaut Lake Park and Hotel Conneaut hold a special place in my heart. For years, my parents docked their boat at the marina, and my brother and I spent countless summer days exploring the park’s attractions. My father, too, visited the park in his youth with his parents and Siblings. In 2011, my cousin’s wedding at the historic hotel further deepened our family’s connection to this timeless lakeside destination.
By Brian Godhard7 months ago in Geeks
Chadwick Boseman: A Hero On and Off the Screen
To millions, he will always be remembered as King T’Challa, the Black Panther — a Marvel superhero who inspired generations with his dignity, courage, and wisdom. But beyond the silver screen, Chadwick’s true story was even more heroic. It wasn’t about superpowers or box office numbers. It was about resilience, humility, and the quiet strength of a man who faced death with grace while giving life to roles that touched the world.
By Muhammad Riaz7 months ago in Geeks
Stop Calling Human Writers ChatGPT — The Hidden Damage Nobody Talks About
Meta Description: More and more human writers are being unfairly accused of using ChatGPT. Discover why this hurts creativity, why clarity is mistaken for AI, and what it means for the future of writing.
By Awais Qarni 7 months ago in Geeks
Rocket from the Tomb
When the dead reach for the stars The desert was endless. The sun blazed mercilessly, and the wind carried whispers of forgotten times. Deep beneath those sands, untouched for millennia, lay a tomb no one had dared to open. Legends spoke of a Pharaoh unlike any other—a ruler who did not dream of eternal rest underground, but of flight beyond the stars.
By Itz stories 7 months ago in Geeks
Pokémon has Always Been Woke: Embracing Diversity Since 1996: How Pokémon Was "Woke" Before It Was Cool.
From its inception, Pokémon subtly conveys messages of diversity, the strength of connection, and the power found in differences. Despite this, some online critics claim Pokémon has become "too woke." However, this complaint, common across many franchises, isn't about the game suddenly transforming into a "political" statement on issues like climate change or capitalism.
By Jenna Deedy7 months ago in Geeks
