Jay Kobayashi
Bio
A starving writer from LA who aspires to be plagiarized one day. I like to write about academic pieces that identifies philosophy and psychology in pop culture, and sometimes random fun pieces that interests me or the algorithm!
Stories (76/0)
How Job Hunting Is Becoming Pay-To-Win
Job hunting has traditionally been viewed as a merit-based process, where candidates’ skills, experiences, and qualifications are the main factors determining their success in securing employment. However, recent layoff trends and rising rates of unemployment suggest that the job market may be evolving into a “pay-to-win” arena, where financial resources can significantly influence a job seeker’s chances of landing a job. So in this article, lets explore how job hunting is becoming pay-to-win.
By Jay Kobayashi2 months ago in Journal
Why Kindness Influencers Aren’t Kind At All
Social media platforms have become powerful tools for spreading messages, ideologies, and influencing behaviors. Among the millions of influencers populating these platforms, are a unique brand of influencers known as “kindness influencers.” These people leverage their online presence to promote acts of kindness, compassion, and positivity.
By Jay Kobayashi2 months ago in Humans
The Psychology Of Micromanaging
"Micromanagement" a term that evokes frustration and annoyance in the workplace, is a management style characterized by excessive control, close supervision, and an inclination to scrutinize every detail of an employee's work. Anyone who has worked with a micromanager will understand that these kinds of people have a tendency to be the worst during work.
By Jay Kobayashi2 months ago in Geeks
Is One Piece A Modern Epic?
The other day, I was reading the latest chapter of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece and I suddenly started tearing up when I read about a super tragic backstory of a mysterious villain. After five minutes of ugly crying for a fictional character I thought I was supposed to hate, I realized something. One Piece is a modern-day Epic.
By Jay Kobayashi3 months ago in Geeks
The Evolution Of Shonen Jump Protagonists
For the past 50 years, Weekly Shonen Jump has published hundreds of series that changed and redefined storytelling. Naturally, it also created a wide variety of tropes where most manga and anime today are dependent on those narrative constructs. However, it wasn’t until recently that we saw a change in these tropes and narrative formats in the Shonen protagonist trope.
By Jay Kobayashi3 months ago in Geeks
The Ethics Of Competing In Reality TV
On November 2023, Netflix released their reality TV adaptation of Squid Game called Squid Game: The Challenge. The premise was largely similar to the original South Korean drama as 456 players competed for a chance to win 4.56 million dollars.
By Jay Kobayashi4 months ago in Geeks
The 13 Best Outdoor Side Hustles You Can Do In Your Free Time
In today's fast-paced world, many people are looking for ways to boost their income and pursue their passions in their free time. Outdoor side hustles offer a fantastic opportunity to make extra money while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you want to explore a creative side hustle that will take you outdoors, or simply earn extra cash on a weekly basis, there's a side hustle for everyone. In this article, we will explore the best outdoor side hustles that can help you maximize your free time and income.
By Jay Kobayashi4 months ago in Trader
How “Death And Ramen” Delivers Love & Loss Through Noodles
Life, loss, and noodles. These are all the defining characteristics that will get you hooked in Tiger Ji’s second film, Death and Ramen. Death and Ramen is a short film written and directed by rising-filmmaker Tiger Ji. In his second movie, he crafts a dark comedy that explores themes of mortality and mental health all within the span of fourteen minutes. While fourteen minutes isn’t a lot of time to tell a compelling narrative, Ji manages to delivers an emotionally charged gut punch that reflects a story in the Asian American experience.
By Jay Kobayashi4 months ago in Geeks
