Writing Portfolio
Adaptive Imagination: Toward a Mythopoetic Cognitive Science
September, 2021
We often see the world primarily as a dramatic narrative, with compelling storylines and characteristics, rather than a system of impersonal scientific facts. This is explored in this article by Dr. Asma on the relevance of mythopoetic cognition. I provided article edits, compiled research, and lengthy discussions on the evolutionary reasons for storytelling.
Music and the Evolution of Embodied Cognition
September, 2020
During my time as an undergraduate research assistant to Professor Asma, we wrote two articles. For these articles, I provided literature reviews, research, and made edits. This one focuses on the cognitive purpose of music.
Aeon Magazine
February, 2020
An article on our relationship with technology I provided article edits, research compilation, and literature reviews for this project.
55places.com
February -- April, 2020
Neighborhood overviews written for 55places.com.
This project relied on researching and presenting accurate information on living centers including Island Court and Randolph Farms.
Second City Writing Intensive
2018
At Second City, I wrote and collaborated on various sketches for the final showcase. I wrote Fabrina after listening to Jessie's Girl too many consecutive times. I wrote and performed Monopoly with my friend Will.
