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I built a recommendation model for Skincare Products.
Beauty technology and other endeavors
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May 2024

self care
a poem
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January 2024

October 2023

Psychedelic Therapy to Heal Black America
How do we uplift Black America and empower people?
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To Be Young Again: EPIK AI 90's Yearbook & Escapism
Youth and adolescence can be a traumatic experience. Unless you're blessed with exceptional genetics, chances are you might have felt less than your…
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September 2023

The Merits of Contrarianism & Why I hate Chatbots.
I generally have an aversion to chatbots. If you articulate your viewpoint on a particular subject and I can predict, line-for-line, the reasoning…
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Will AI Bring Back Weather Girls?
In the 1990s, the era of 'weather girls' began to wane. They were soon followed by car show models and booth babes. Our culture moved beyond women…
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Baby Cafe
The year is 2045. "Baby Cafes" have become all the rage. For $50 an hour, patrons enjoy unlimited tea, confections, and the heartwarming sensation of…
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August 2023

Finding Mindfulness & Losing My Airpods
A few weeks ago I walked to a doctor’s appointment around Powell St. in downtown San Francisco — with airpods in. The noise tends to be overwhelming and…
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On Eurocentric Beauty Standards
Will beauty ever be completely inclusive?
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July 2023

Unveiling the Beauty Standards: A Comparative Analysis of Western and Eastern AR Filters
Face filters have become an integral part of selfie culture. Whether it's the desire for flawless skin, exaggerated features, or a touch of whimsy…
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Review: K-Beauty Cushion Foundation For Dark Skin
(Youtuber KennieJD)
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