Araz Gray

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493 Days of Unemployment and What I Learned

September 15, two years ago, and resigning from a ~4-year job was a turning point in my life. It marked the end of my migration journey to Turkey and the beginning of dozens of questions about my career path. Three months later, I still hadn’t fully understood the situation I was in. The crisis... Read All

20 Secrets of the Human Puzzle We’re Yet to Unlock

I’ve always been a sucker for the big “what if” questions. What if the human story, our messy, beautiful tangle of biology, culture, and instinct, holds secrets we haven’t even begun to guess? Not sci-fi fantasies, but real, grounded possibilities hiding in the cracks between disciplines. I’ve spent... Read All

The Robot Took My Job. Now What?

I was sitting in a coffee shop yesterday, watching the barista carefully craft my latte. Her movements were precise, almost artistic. Then it hit me: how long until a robot does this job? Not because it should. But because it could.And then I couldn’t stop thinking about it. We’re charging full-sp... Read All



How to Survive a Breakup?

Breakups can feel like the other side of the coin of the joy you once experienced in your relationship. While not inevitable, they are often unavoidable. Here’s the biological explanation in two sentences: The surge of feel-good hormones (dopamine and oxytocin) during the relationship creates an... Read All

Protect Your Brain Before It’s Too Late

In an age where we’re living longer than ever, keeping our minds agile and resilient has become just as crucial as physical fitness. Not only does an active brain help you stay sharp, creative, and focused, but it also acts as a buffer against cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Just li... Read All

Brain Fog: How to manage it?

There isn’t a specific treatment for brain fog, but there are many things you can try to help with the symptoms: Sleep: Get enough sleep, ideally 7–8 hours a night. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try getting up and doing something relaxing after 20 minutes. Exercise: Regular physica... Read All

Livewire, Hotwire, and HTMX: Which One Fits You?

If you’ve built a website or app that involves user interactions, you know the grind. There’s the flashy, complicated world of JavaScript frameworks, React, Vue, Angular. Then, there’s the quiet, brilliant stuff: tools that let you build with just enough interactivity without the client-side chaos. ... Read All

FOMO Marketing

Imagine you’re walking past a bakery. The sweet smell of fresh croissants drifts into the air. There’s a line outside, people chatting excitedly, and a sign in the window: “Last batch of the day, selling out fast!” Suddenly, your stomach growls. You weren’t even hungry, but now you need one of thos... Read All

How Installing Linux Changed My Life

A few years back, I was in a rut. My life felt stuck in the mud, and no matter what I tried, I couldn’t find a way out. Every day felt like the same loop of half-finished tasks, distractions, and a general sense of being overwhelmed. I was frustrated, unproductive, and lost. Ironically, the straw t... Read All

Trying to Quit Something? Don’t!

We’ve all heard it before: “Just quit!” Whether it’s smoking, drinking, or any habit we want to break, the popular advice is to just stop. But what if quitting is the very thing that keeps you stuck in a cycle of craving and failure? Here’s a surprising twist on quitting: Don’t! That’s right, don... Read All