Society – Chris Athanasiadis

Is The TikTok Ban Good? Perspective From A Street Photographer.

I don’t have TikTok and I’ve never used it. But 170 million Americans use it an average of 90 minutes per day. That’s a wild number. The House passed a bipartisan bill to ban TikTok. And when BOTH parties push a bill through The House, it raises an eyebrow. The reasoning behind the ban isContinue reading “Is The TikTok Ban Good? Perspective From A Street Photographer.”

Traveling Appreciation

Anytime I travel outside the USA, it makes me love America even stronger. It also baffles me as to how Americans got so dumb, worrying about the strangest things. 1st world problems are the reality. Maybe after we travel to more developed countries, I’ll start to really question the American experiment but for now, USAContinue reading “Traveling Appreciation”

What Was Life Like Before The Dopamine Machine?

Living life in the moment was good times.

LA Is For The Adventurer

At this point with all its problems, I don’t ever see departing LA. The benefits of living here outweigh the negatives for my lifestyle. But I’m probably the outlier as me and Gisela spend most of our free time exploring the beautiful state of California. I wouldn’t recommend living here for a lot of peopleContinue reading “LA Is For The Adventurer”

The California Exodus Is A Scam

I’m sure the net loss in people is true, but I sure don’t see it. I’ve been looking for a new apartment for months now and it’s slim pickings.

Santa Monica Highs And Lows

Sometimes, most of the time I’m walking around Santa Monica I’m thinking about how extreme this place is. The people here including myself just accept the daily insanity. I’ve noticed LA people are much more passive compared to east coasters. Just hanging on an island. Something goes down, don’t count on your neighbors.

Street Photography Is A Privilege And A Flex

Keep working those muscles. A wise man once said: “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Street photography is a muscle to keep working out. Not only for evolution in the craft itself, but because it’s a symbol of freedom and expression. Many would say the greatest privilege is the privilege of speech withoutContinue reading “Street Photography Is A Privilege And A Flex”

Beverly Hills Is A Trip

BH is just like the movies. Alternate universe full of designer clothes and huge lips. I overheard a conversation while walking on Rodeo Drive earlier. Went like this. Man 1: I love your pants Man 2: OMG darling, thank you so much Man 1: Where did you get them from? Man 2: Lanvin and theContinue reading “Beverly Hills Is A Trip”

Eric Kim Is A Trip

I randomly ran into Eric and his son Seneca yesterday. This man is on another level. In a world where a lot of the people you meet are boring, seeing Eric is like going to a show at Vegas. Pure entertainment. Just observe and enjoy the show.

Why Are Tradesmen So Happy?

I think it’s simple. The work is meaningful and it feels good to make something. Productivity is the key to happiness. I’ve had numerous jobs throughout my life. Besides my current profession which is great, my next favorite job was the most demanding one. I worked in maintenance for low end apartments. I was basically a small scale electrician, plumberContinue reading “Why Are Tradesmen So Happy?”