I recently talked with someone who asked me about my educational pursuits. I expressed that my voice didn't matter and then needed to explain my meaning. Of course, MY VOICE matters; however, framing it in the context of scholars' voices that have gone before me and who have shaped theory and philosophy is helping me find a different perspective on my voice. My understanding of theory and philosophy is growing and deepening like a fine wine. I know learning a deeper understanding, appreciation and questioning for different theories will be enhanced in the coming years.

Recently, I read an article about affective computing to detect and interpret emotions, and according to the article, it was forecasted to become a 37-billion-dollar industry by 2026. It was noted that this was mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic increasingly disrupting our lives and forcing us to live online to some extent. There are many positive aspects of the expansion of technology. The explosion of immersion experiences with artists like Monet and Van Gogh has been prevalent in today’s culture to invoke emotional responses that allow multisensory reactions for those who go to one of the shows. It is on my list of things to do in my lifetime. 

There is such a thing as social science because it provides tools to measure social dynamics. Social science helps us understand how people interact and measure those interactions. It looks at nature, the environment, and the mind and community relationships. Social science is a melting pot of science and adds the essence of the human condition.