Oddly Robbie

  • A Global Crossroads: Learning from History to Shape a Just Future

    Intro: When History Starts to Rhyme History has a way of whispering warnings before it shouts. Right now, across the world—from Germany to the U.S., Argentina to Hungary—we’re seeing familiar patterns emerge. Far-right movements are creeping back into power, rewriting history, scapegoating the vulnerable, and treating democracy like a suggestion rather than a foundation. If…

  • Embracing Neurodiversity

    By Oddly Robbie My perspective as an autistic individual brings a unique lens to the discussion of rituals. For some of us, the world’s customs can be overwhelming, even painful. The sensory overload of a crowded celebration or the forced small talk of a formal dinner can be truly distressing. But this neurodivergent viewpoint is…

  • Interview with GPT-4o to Dispel AI Fears: Oddly Robbie Style

    “Hello, I’m Robbie, also known as Oddly Robbie. Today, we’re having a fun and insightful conversation with GPT-4o to dispel some of the fears and misinformation about AI. Let’s dive right in!” “We’re conducting this interview to help everyone better understand AI and to clear up some misconceptions. And don’t worry, we’ll keep it fun…

  • Dehumanization: A Logical Perspective (special edition)

    Across various cultures, there’s often an implicit agreement to dehumanize neighboring communities. My aim here is not to justify this behavior or to label it as good or bad but rather to examine it from a logical perspective. Understanding Dehumanization Dehumanization enables us to mentally override our empathy and engage in acts like warfare against…

  • Cultural Carousel: My Global Jaunt

    Ah, the green Montanan turned Mormon missionary! Who would’ve guessed that jetting off to Japan would throw me onto a relentless cultural treadmill? There, my Japanese companion, a model of military discipline, set a grueling pace. Exhausted yet determined, I had no choice but to dive into the deep end of unfamiliar languages and customs.…

  • How having honest history can help us advance as humans, by OddlyRobbie

    The Unvarnished Chapters: Rediscovering Our Collective Saga In the intricate mosaic of human history, the tales that resonate loudest are often those penned by victors, leaving a swath of narratives untold, shrouded in the shadows of oversight. Today, I invite you on an expedition—not to unearth a continent anew, as European explorers once claimed, but…

  • Embracing Empathy: My Journey from Prejudice to Equality

    Into Join me as I share a deeply personal journey that winds through the terrains of identity, love, and acceptance. The Struggle for Authenticity During my deployment in regions hostile to the LGBTQ+ community, I faced a dilemma that tested my authenticity. To communicate with my partner, I had to change his name to a…

  • Búsquedas en Candyland y Charlas de Tango: La Aventura en VR de Oddly Robbie”

    Búsquedas en Candyland y Charlas de Tango: La Aventura en VR de Oddly Robbie”

    “Imagínate entrando en un mundo donde los campos no son solo verdes, sino un caleidoscopio de colores de Candyland. Ahí me encuentro, con el casco de VR bien ajustado, guiando a mi ahijado a través de un campo de mini golf que es más fantasía que realidad. Mientras navegamos por este caprichoso país de las…

  • Cosecha urbana: uniendo suelo y rascacielos para una comunidad más saludable

    ¡Hola mentes curiosas y citadinos! Soy Oddly Robbie, tu peculiar guía sobre los rincones inexplorados de la sostenibilidad urbana. Hoy nos embarcamos en un viaje ecológico desde el corazón de la granja hasta el bullicioso corazón de la ciudad. Verá, provengo de un linaje de granjeros cariñosos, pero como muchas almas apasionadas por los viajes,…

  • Unidos Estamos: Cómo el Mundial revela el corazón de Argentina

    Introducción Cuando llega la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, Argentina se transforma. Es como si se hubiera accionado un interruptor y la nación entera estuviera bañada en una nueva unidad. Como alguien que ha experimentado la rica cultura de Argentina, puedo dar fe de que este evento sirve como un espejo que refleja la naturaleza…