Kageno Hoshino
Bio
Mistakes are not shackles that halt one from stepping forward. Rather, they are that which sustain and grow one's heart.
Stories (25/0)
A Hypothetical Response to A Billion-Dollar Lottery
In the unlikely event that I were to win the recent billion-dollar lottery, it would be natural for me to react in a state of shock, disbelief and thrill. Upon confirming my win, I would pause for a moment to think about how I got such great fortune all at once.
By Kageno Hoshino14 days ago in 01
Growing Up with My Twin
Being a maze-like journey of life, we often find ourselves faced with tests of spirit, relationships and one’s perception of the world around us. One such time came at a friend’s birthday party in which I witnessed the bond between my sister whom I would refer to as “4 minutes early” in this piece, because she always teased me about her being older than me, even though we’re twins, now it’s not my fault the doctor accidentally hit ‘fast forward’ on her birth certificate!
By Kageno Hoshino30 days ago in Confessions
The Benevolent AI Paradox: Friend or Foe?
Artificial intelligence's portrayal in popular movies and theoretical fiction often oscillates between two extreme narratives: one that puts AI as humanity's savior, leading to a golden age of prosperity and creativity, and a second narrative that makes it the source of dystopian situations where machines rise against man. The latter version is particularly characterized by fear and suspicion that are brought by the concerns of surpassing human intellect and autonomy for artificial intelligence. Nevertheless, amidst these divergent viewpoints lies an internal contradiction: if we treat AI nicely, can't it kill us?
By Kageno Hoshino2 months ago in Futurism
A lifelong Commitment to Learning
Of all life’s complex threads intricately woven into our very souls, there are some whose loose ends send shivers down my spine when I think of ending them. Among the numerous choices and sacrifices we make, this is one thing that I like most — it is something that has gone beyond time or place. It’s a simple truth: there is nothing I would contemplate quitting rather than the search for knowledge.
By Kageno Hoshino2 months ago in Humans
Unconventional Advice for Grads
Congratulations! Dear high school graduates! Welcome to a world of possibilities after crossing the threshold where the road ahead is both exciting and daunting. This is you beginning your life as an adult; and it’s time for some straight talk, full of wisdom as well as humor.
By Kageno Hoshino2 months ago in Motivation
The Symphony of Progress: Are We Composers or Instruments?
The pursuit of progress is adorned with individualistic ambition which time maps out. The future, with its unexplored frontier, a trajectory brought about by constant chase for innovation prompts everyone to think: are we gradually losing our human traits? This grand theater of existence takes the form of a progression paradox between development and thought.
By Kageno Hoshino2 months ago in Humans
- Top Story - March 2024
Ashes to AshesTop Story - March 2024
The Captain’s “medical leave” was suspicious with a feel of relief and suspicion. John’s gratitude rush was a well-deserved break from the suffocating case and an opportunity for him to clear his head. However, he still felt some lingering doubts inside of him. Was this actually about his welfare or just a smart way of keeping him at arm’s length as they carried on with their investigations?
By Kageno Hoshino3 months ago in Fiction
Paws and Promises: Tale of Love with Whiskers
There's a special bond that forms between a person and their pet, transcending the boundaries of species. For me, this bond was manifested in a small ball of fur called Whiskers. She arrived in my life one day and I will never forget that; she was just a small kitten with big, curious eyes and enough mischief to fill her heart.
By Kageno Hoshino3 months ago in Petlife
Tainted Coffee
John's heart hammered against his ribs as he drove towards the station. Stevie's suspicions hung heavy in the air, each accusing glance replaying in his mind. Doubting his fabricated story, he knew he had to walk carefully with the Captain. He parked and entered the station, a knot of dread tightening in his gut.
By Kageno Hoshino3 months ago in Fiction
Loose Threads
John stared as Stevie’s car drove down the street, tightening his stomach into a knot. He knew he had been careless. The coffee cup being left, ice filled in blood –these were errors committed by novices and should not have been made by him. Steve’s suspicion was real; there was something that could be seen in the air: why the delay?
By Kageno Hoshino3 months ago in Fiction