Random Scribblings

Exploring how systems, culture, and creativity intersect in life, career, and travel presented via essays, photos, and original scripted storytelling.

Sep 11, 2026

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9 min read

9-11, Manhattan, New York

A Time to Never Forget; A Time to Lay to Rest

Nichole Martinson

Aug 28, 2026

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4 min read

Personal Pursuit of Happyness

When Pursuing a Better Opportunity Leaves You Stranded

Nichole Martinson

Societal Structure

Aug 11, 2026

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13 min read

The Cognitive Cost of AI

Is Outsourcing Our Brains Laying the Groundwork for Alzheimer's?

Nichole Martinson

Jul 21, 2026

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5 min read

Of Peaceful Respites and National Pride

A Tale of Two World Cups

Nichole Martinson

Societal Structure

Jun 10, 2026

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10 min read

Economic Power without AI post

What Happens If One of the World’s Largest Economies Tries to Run on No-to-Low AI in an Increasingly AI World?

Nichole Martinson

StrasbourgFrance

Apr 10, 2026

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4 min read

An Afternoon with Barak Obama

Or, Uncovering a Conversation that the Record Almost Forgot

Nichole Martinson