Audrim — Photography & Writing

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Audrim.

Photographer and writer exploring everyday life, culture, and the human condition — one frame and one essay at a time. Based in the Philippines.

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Technology & Parenting

The Smartphone as a "Double-Edged Sword": Navigating the Digital World in a Filipino Home

For neurodivergent children in the Philippines, the smartphone is both an escape from sensory chaos and a potential minefield.

May 21, 2026

Geopolitics

The Shadow of the Altar: Examining Dominionism and Dispensationalism as Catalysts for the 2026 Iran War

Could specific theological ideologies be shaping U.S. military strategy and serving as the "permission structure" for the current conflict with Iran?

Apr 10, 2026

Education

The Context Crisis: Why the Philippines is Re-Learning How to Read the Room

A nation world-class at reading the room socially is facing a catastrophic proficiency collapse on paper — from 30.5% in Grade 3 to 0.40% by Grade 12.

Mar 31, 2026

Society

Why High IQ Won't Save Us from "Dumbness"

True dumbness isn't a lack of intelligence — it's a failure of character. Knowing something is wrong yet choosing to do it anyway.

Mar 21, 2026

About

I document what I notice and write about what I can't stop thinking about.

A collector of useless facts and a professional overthinker, based in the Philippines. This site is my digital sanctuary — street photography and long-form essays, all in one place.