But I really relish being challenged.
And I think academia is a process where youre constantly learning more, constantly being humbled.
As far back as Louks can remember, English literature has been part of her life.
Ally Louks*
She has fond memories of re-reading Enid BlytonsThe Famous Fivechildrens adventures series and Lemony SnicketsA Series of Unfortunate Events.
I just thought theres so much to be said here, actually.
And then I never stopped talking about it.
Ally Louks, smell influencer, first of her name, she giggles.
To live is to smell.
Were constantly emitting smells, breathing in smells, and making judgments about smells.
Its just that that process is so often unconscious.
SinceElon Muskpurchased X, thesocial mediaplatform has prioritized some of the loudest, farthest-right voices promoting misogyny and anti-intellectualism.
It is very much in the best interests of those in power to ensure that citizens dont question authority.
The humanities have a very significant role in combating that kind of ideology.
And the kind of meticulous defunding and denigrating of the humanities should be met with skepticism.
Lets make critical thinking cool again.
