Archive - dont-forget-to-be-human

The Commodified Doldrums of Modern Entertainment

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Apr 17, 2022 •

May 2021

5. On Self-Made Geometries, or Relationship Norms

Being home for the week usually has me thinking about change.

May 2, 2021 •

Vikram Ramakrishnan

November 2020

4. The Time a Panther Prowled the City, or On Less Pictures and Taking Pleasure in Everyday Magic

Last week, I saw the strangest thing on a walk in the East Village.

Nov 29, 2020 •

Vikram Ramakrishnan

October 2020

3. Used Books and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

Finding gifted books in used book stores is a secret joy of mine. Their handwritten dedications provide lively feed for speculation. Was the book a…

Oct 27, 2020 •

Vikram Ramakrishnan

September 2020

2: Re-imagine South Asian Mythology, or Make Indian Demons Scary Again

Growing up, I loved the epic qualities of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Sep 6, 2020 •

Vikram Ramakrishnan

July 2020

dont-forget-to-be-human #1: Life as a Collage of Vivid Moments

Eggs—an animated short film for SAND Journal #21

Jul 22, 2020 •

Vikram Ramakrishnan

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I’m Vikram Ramakrishnan, a Tamil-American writer and computer programmer.

Jul 20, 2020

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