Seditious Thoughts
A pause. A thought. A refusal.
Elden Ring's perfect victim: The lie of Melina's choice
Is Melina’s sacrifice a genuine choice, or a tragic illusion of freedom engineered by a system that needs a scapegoat to survive? This analysis deconstructs her role as a willing victim, exposing the player’s forced complicity in a brutal, self-preserving order.
Home as a Spreadsheet Cell
The tragedy of David Martinez is a blueprint for our future. This essay dissects how the logic of Night City - where homes are spreadsheet cells and life is a subscription - is being built in our world by corporate landlords, threatening our fundamental right to a home.
Three faces of silence in Dark Souls: Firelink Shrine & Majula
Dark Souls’ hub worlds are more than safe zones. Firelink Shrine and Majula reflect our need for shelter, memory, and acceptance of death. This essay uncovers the three faces of silence hidden in their spaces and music.