Duality Magazine

duality /djuːˈalɪti/

noun noun: duality; plural noun: dualities 1. the quality or state of having two different or opposite parts or elements 2. a contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something; a dualism.

table of cont CALM WITHIN CHAOS 6

EDITOR’S NOTE 4

BEHIND THE EMOJI MASK 12

CAN’T JUDGE THIS 16

BETWEEN PATRIARCHY AND FEMINISM 20

UNFOLD MANIFOLDNESS 28

THRID CULTURE KID 32

SON OF A BENCH 46

SPORK: THE VISIONARY CUTLERY 40 FOMA: THE FEAR OF MISUSING ACRONYMS 58

SOLUTIONS 60

PEOPLE BEHIND DUALITY 61

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Josefine Forslund

Arnar Logi Hákonarson

WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER

WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER

‘‘Duality hits me in the face when I’m in my pas-

“In our plane of existence, or the reality that we

sion and try to keep my cool and act nonchalant.

live in, we perceive everything as having an op-

Duality hits me when I walk into a dark metal

posite, or that everything is split. Good and evil,

venue wearing an all white hipster outfit.

day and night, yes and no, and so on.

Duality hits me during crossfit practice when I’m

To me, duality means that there is always anoth-

faster than the cocky man in the front.

er side to every story. Or that the coin always

Duality hits me when I ask ‘where are you from’

has two sides and therefore it contains duality.”

just because I want to place him somewhere.

contributors

Duality hits me everytime.’’

Lukáš Bukoven PHOTOGRAPHER

Hanna Selim WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER

“Duality is a big part of photography and art as such. However, the term ‘duality’ is not often

‘‘Duality is secretly unity. We discover this when

mentioned in the art scene. In my opinion, it is

opposite poles of a magnet unite, while the

because the word we use instead is ‘contrast’ -

same poles repel each other. What wisdom is

now it rings the bell. Contrast, opposites, hidden

the magnet trying to share with us? Perhaps it

meanings or freedom of interpretation is what

means that despite our differences, hence duali-

people, many times unconsciously, look for.

ty, our bond is a force to be reckoned with. Giv-

Even though there is no such a thing as being

en the current political environment, and what

objective in photography, the viewers introduce

feels like a constant race of tensions, it seems as

even more of their own subjectivity into each,

though magnets are wiser than we are. Pulling

and every image they see based on their past

from both sides, is a sure way to find treasure.’’

experience. This gives photos the space to be interpreted as something more than they were initially planned. Therefore, pictures are only one

Audrey Savannah Fryman

side of the story, the part of duality that only the

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Alexandru Lenta ART DIRECTOR

‘‘What does literature, art, and culture have in common, besides a lot of old white donors and crazy artists? It is a representation and expression of life’s duality.’’

Paulina Lubojemska

‘‘As humans we find ourselves in a constant phase of duality. I call it balance.’’

Vickie Tammie Seiferheldt GRAPHIC DESIGNER

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

One of the characteristics of being a Libra is to

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‘‘Duality is giving second thought to everything

look at everything from two sides. This is why

that surround us, turning a coin around, and

Duality is an inseparable part of me, as it re-

play with alternative viewpoins and asking your-

fers to having two parts – often with opposite

self: ‘‘What if I try that...?’’

meanings.

editor’s note Dear Reader, We live in a world that tries to put us in a box, perhaps it’s human nature to have an urge to compartmentalize. Yet, there is an equal urge to break free of that mold and celebrate individual duality. You can be a punk rocker who also does ballet, or a suburban housewife who runs an underground gambling ring - we are here to celebrate it!

Puzzled by identity paradoxes, we have created this magazine to explore the concept through stories and photography.

With this very first issue, we invite you in for a round of introspection and inspiration.

Welcome to DUALITY. Julia Pestrik, EDITORIAL MANAGER

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Open Spotify, press search, click on camera icon and scan the code to listen for the full experience of next pages.

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER ARNAR LOGI HÁKONARSON ARTIST PAULINA LUBOJEMSKA

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Mountains so high it’s heavy climb Growing and growing Until they collapse And shatter the ones that are in their path Dark as the night Blue as the sky Deep valleys full of unknown life Where the sun can’t shine Where the ones we can’t find May peacefully lie It’s the worst thing I know It’s the best thing I know

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CALM WITHIN THE Mountains so high it’s heavy climb Growing and growing Until they collapse And shatter the ones that are in their path Dark as the night Blue as the sky Deep valleys full of unknown life Where the sun can’t shine Where the ones we can’t find May peacefully lie It’s the worst thing I know It’s the best thing I know

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Quiet and calm It can certainly show me what good it can do To be lost in my thoughts and think about you If it could sing me a song it would most likely be bitter but sweet classical symphony It’s the best thing I know It’s the worst thing I know

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Behind the emoji mask WRITER ARNAR LOGI HÁKONARSON ARTIST PAULINA LUBOJEMSKA

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Most of us use emojis almost everyday. They’re the easiest way for us to inject a spark of emotion into our everyday online communications. Analysing a face should seem easy, right? But you hardly ever know what’s beneath the surface, not even on a static digital smiley face.

You would perhaps argue that we are diving too deep, but I beg to differ. What exactly lies behind their faces? We’re not gonna call ourselves psychologists by defining the deeper meaning of a facial expression, but we sure can wonder what lies beneath the surface of these four different faces.

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Based on this guy’s facial representation of cheekiness, he seems to be the life of the party.

He doesn’t really know his place in his social group so he decides to be the “wacky” one. The “wild card”. Although he can’t hide the fact that he’s really not that wild on the inside. He’s actually really calm and peaceful. He prefers to lay on the couch and watch Desperate Housewives with some salsa dip and chips on the side. But whenever somebody asks him to go outside, he’s there! And you can be sure that he’s bringing the good times.

You may think that this one is a pretty happy guy who loves being upside down. But that’s the irony of it all. He’s upside down because he’s sad. Ever think about that? He wasn’t really dealt the best cards in life, so he often finds himself out of luck and without any purpose, really. But life certainly isn’t fair, that’s why you have to play the best game you can with the cards you’re dealt. And if I recall correctly, Poker is not all about the highest cards.

This one seems mysterious and out of place. Like he has a secret. Despite the fact that he probably does have a secret (don’t we all?), don’t let the glasses and the stache fool you. He’s just a regular guy with moderate nearsightedness and a big nose who looks good with a neatly trimmed mustache.

Okay, that’s an understatement. He’s actually a really cool professor with a doctorate in archeology. Believe it or not, he discovered the giant Mammoth bone structure from the ice age, not that long ago, by the Don River in Russia. He can’t seem to stop talking about it which can be tiring to some people but it’s still pretty cool though!

You may be surprised to learn that this cute, tired emoji, who seems to be floating peacefully around dreamland like a tourist, is in fact suffering from sleep paralysis. Her body’s asleep, but her mind is wide awake. She’s trapped, and she can’t move! Also there seems to be a creature lurching towards her as she tries to break the barrier between sleep and reality. This symptom is usually accompanied by intense emotions such as fear and panic (I wonder why). Behind this face there is a person desperately screaming for help in hope for anyone to free her from this horrifying nightmare, which is ironic because she looks so damn peaceful!

Based on this guy’s facial representation of cheekiness, he seems to be the life of the party.

He doesn’t really know his place in his social group so he decides to be the “wacky” one. The “wild card”. Although he can’t hide the fact that he’s really not that wild on the inside. He’s actually really calm and peaceful. He prefers to lay on the couch and watch Desperate Housewives with some salsa dip and chips on the side. But whenever somebody asks him to go outside, he’s there! And you can be sure that he’s bringing the good times.

You may think that this one is a pretty happy guy who loves being upside down. But that’s the irony of it all. He’s upside down because he’s sad. Ever think about that? He wasn’t really dealt the best cards in life, so he often finds himself out of luck and without any purpose, really. But life certainly isn’t fair, that’s why you have to play the best game you can with the cards you’re dealt. And if I recall correctly, Poker is not all about the highest cards.

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This one seems mysterious and out of place. Like he has a secret. Despite the fact that he probably does have a secret (don’t we all?), don’t let the glasses and the stache fool you. He’s just a regular guy with moderate nearsightedness and a big nose who looks good with a neatly trimmed mustache.

Okay, that’s an understatement. He’s actually a really cool professor with a doctorate in archeology. Believe it or not, he discovered the giant Mammoth bone structure from the ice age, not that long ago, by the Don River in Russia. He can’t seem to stop talking about it which can be tiring to some people but it’s still pretty cool though!

You may be surprised to learn that this cute, tired emoji, who seems to be floating peacefully around dreamland like a tourist, is in fact suffering from sleep paralysis. Her body’s asleep, but her mind is wide awake. She’s trapped, and she can’t move! Also there seems to be a creature lurching towards him as she tries to break the barrier between sleep and reality. This symptom is usually accompanied by intense emotions such as fear and panic (I wonder why). Behind this face there is a person desperately screaming for help in hope for anyone to free her from this horrifying nightmare, which is ironic because she looks so damn peaceful!

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Or can you? Match the profile with the palette. What meets the eyes in a first impression, can either surprise or confirm your assumption. Use a pen or your index finger to draw the connection. Transcend the margins. Ask yourself why you made this association. Find the answers in the back of the magazine.

WRITER JOSEFINE FORSLUND PHOTOGRAPHER LUKÁŠ BUKOVEN

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Recently, I find myself indulging in the Russian version of The Bachelor. Whether it’s an inner quest towards my cultural roots or just a case of slow decay into reality tv is still debatable.

Somewhat fascinated by the dynamics of the Eastern European dating scene, I have in my own head deemed this viewing to be an “anthropological exploration”.

Weekly I tune in to watch the macho rapper-turned-oligarch, Timati, choose between an array of women almost half his age. They are all eager to impress and seduce, no matter how stale and lacklustre the conversations or dates really are. The format is nothing new, but what dawned on me five episodes in is the clear-cut distinction between male and female roles, reflecting Eastern European culture as a whole.

During the season, the women candidly discuss and strategize about how they should act and which traits of their personality should be hidden. “You are too forthcoming with him, preserve your softness and femininity!” one of the women exclaims as a piece of friendly advice to her rival.

It’s almost frowned upon to show any strength or assertiveness. Don’t be too direct. Don’t be too assertive.

Heck, in one episode, the knight in shining armor even feels emasculated by the fact that a girl wants to arrange the date herself.

As an observer, I’m conflicted - in some parts this dynamic feels oddly normal, natural even. We often hear that it’s human nature for the man to play the role of initiator and protector.

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But something about this construct brings on feel-

Observing them from the outside I have always

ings of uneasiness. How do we as women navigate

admired their relationship and after 25+ years to-

this array of expectations? And should we even

gether they have found a formula that allows them

do that as a whole? After the show, I felt an urge

to function in a harmonious tandem.

to explore my personal stance concerning the dynamic between men and women.

Growing up in Scandinavia with an Eastern European background, I have from a young age been facing duality in various aspects of life. Settling into my late 20’s, I have learned to see it as an asset. Tapping into the duality of cultural differences, I’m able to see situations through different prisms: one colored by the Western liberal stance; the other influenced by traditional Eastern cus-

My mother trusts my father to take the reins when needed, while her counsel is the basis of his decisions. There are no power struggles and the synergy is admirable.

“As an observer, I’m conflicted in some parts this dynamic feels oddly normal, natural even.”

With this dynamic as my relationship blueprint, I have naturally been on my own journey of roman-

toms. When it comes to identity in romantic rela-

tic entanglements.

tionships, this duality is still somewhat puzzling.

Most significant is the 8-year long relationship that stretched from my late teens to the second half

Contrary to a typical post-Soviet family, there are

of my 20’s. Closing the chapter on our unity last

no distinctly traditional roles in the home environ-

year was equal parts difficult and liberating – a

ment I was brought up in. As an only child growing

sentiment perhaps many can relate to, when step-

up, I’ve seen my mother and father wear the pants equally.

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ping away from an attachment that followed you throughout your adolescence.

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Reasons were varied and complex, but as I was stepping into character as a self-assured woman and away from the doe-eyed naivé girl, I was suddenly not conforming to my previous role. The role that both he and the patriarchy would rather have me play.

In my personality, I’ve always inclined towards masculine qualities, which were subconsciously suppressed to fit the easy-going, feminine trope. Can I wear a suit, be opinionated and still be met with chivalry? Or is it only reserved for women who appear dainty and soft?

As I become more attuned to my identity and character, I set sails towards relationships where I too can play in harmonious tandem.

Perhaps it’s a question of finding a partner in life that gives me room to play somewhere in between patriarchy and feminism. While I explore my own duality in romantic endeavours, I invite you, regardless of gender, to try the same.

And if the process seems obscure, may I prescribe you an episode of The Bachelor to test the waters?

WRITER JULIA PESTRIK PHOTOGRAPHER LUKÁŠ BUKOVEN

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Unfold Manifoldness DO THIS EVERY DAY EXCEPT ON THE DAYS YOU DON’T WRITER JOSEFINE FORSLUND ARTIST VICKIE SEIFERHELDT

To get to know yourself, you need to explore the different layers of your persona.

By experiencing new encounters and by investing in actions at the edge of comfort you can …. What can assist you on your journey of unfolding your layers is to do the opposite of what you usually do. Change it up a bit. Do the same thing you do every day but vary how you do it. Just be ready for new discoveries.

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Learn a new word Introduce the word to your daily vocabulary Appoint a life guru for each day of the week Swap wardrobe with a friend Practice your Nobel prize speech Take a personality test Take a personality test for a friend Take a personality test as a celebrity

Say no to kids, drugs

Let the intestinal villi work hard

Practice alfresco dining

Run shit like it’s cardio

Do the whiskey tango

Use the incognito window

Buy it. You can always sell it

Hustle hit but never quit

Find a thrill that lasts

Think; it’s not a dumb idea

Create a rider just in case

Be bad at something new

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Dance in the rain

Add an accent

Lift it up

Turn your head

Reach out

Add a rule

Know your worth

Forget the rules

Sunsets > Netflix

Go all in

Be ready in a prosecco

Send the text

Leave the phone outside the bathroom Save last nights glitter Share a selfie with no filter Grab a book Dance first. Think later.

Break the pinata at your life’s party Sleep with the feet on the pillow Close your eyes Dab it Start with dessert Turn right instead of left

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Make the call Put the phone down Dress up on a bad day Walk the talk Let him/her know Let shit go

Notes: Push the button Shoot from the hip Update email signature Calculate 1 + 1 = 3

Write it down Don’t let it be your last one Bike in the thunderstorm

Add more salt

Swim naked

Share your meal

Turn up the volume

Get a pet

Invite the person

Break a record

Wear a t-shirt as shorts

DIY

Send the friend request

Plan a surprise

Just post it

Look hardcore, be kind

Add to bag

Look cute, be badass

Stand up

Unbae the one you need to unbae

Book the trip

If you’re the smartest, change room

Turn it inside out

Eat it. It’s somebody’s birthday somewhere

Say Hi to a neighbor

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The Third Culture Kid 33

I am a third culture kid, My traces are scattered across the grid.

I am made up of one travelling heart, Which is often spread worlds apart.

I’m from the warm gulf sea, The languages I speak are three.

Growing up global, Life is only ever mobile.

Always restless, always on the move, From Cairo, Manama, Copenhagen or the Louvre.

The suitcases I bring are never unpacked, For fear I forget that eventually I must adapt,

To the next destination, Perhaps this time I will learn Croatian.

I am internationally grown, But have a hard time defining home.

You see, I’m made up of so many places, Like a dice with six faces.

How am I expected to “just pick one culture”, And neglect the others in a shadow that’s duller?

This is not a choice, and I still feel the shame, When teachers struggle to pronounce my full name.

Each culture is a part of me, Part of my story, part of my journey.

I am a Third Culture Kid, A trait of that I never wish to rid.

WRITER HANNA SELIM PHOTOGRAPHER HANNA SELIM

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“So here you are too foreign for home, too foreign for here, never enough for both.”

Diaspora Blues by Ijeoma Umebinyuo

Diaspora Blues, a poem by Ijeoma Umebinyuo, was

watched too many telenovellas). But one thing

written in response to her feelings of displacement

rings true, it’s a place where one is at the height of

upon returning to Nigeria after years abroad. This

one’s comfort.

short, yet powerful message addresses a basic human desire: the need to belong.

Physically, home is and always has been Bahrain, where I was born and raised, but home isn’t always a physical place. Home is many things to many people: a place to sleep, a place of prayer, a son’s laughter or a mother’s warm meal. Home could be

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Growing up, I lived in between the Arabic and Danish cultures. While I’m grateful for the opportunities my parents afforded me, juggling identities while balancing on the question, “Where are you from,” felt like an awkward task for a 15 year old. I would go between identifying with my friends who

where childhood memories are, where family lives,

were also third culture kids, and the culture that’s

or the tree bearing carved initials of two loves (I

been ingrained in me through my extended family

Her flair for melodramatics has me wondering why she hasn’t taken up theatrical performance. Likewise, their “normal” isn’t something I always felt comfortable with. Though I loved facetiming home, I had to explain to my friends that my family wasn’t yelling, they were just passionate and hadn’t seen each other in so long. and religious community. As such, what is a cul-

These situations tossed me into a position where I

tural norm to me often blows their mind. For ex-

didn’t feel enough for both, “here” with my Danish

ample, they didn’t initially buy into the concept of

friends and “home” with my Arabic family. I was

me taking a gap year to “explore myself”. When I told them of my plans, they were unconvinced and painted it as laziness.

I had tried to explain that this is just an odd thing people “here” do. Or my grandma’s view on a successful career and life meant that I must go to medical school and find my husband while I’m at it, or I’ll only amount to “brewing tea for the rest of my life”.

a deformed puzzle piece wrestling to fit into any one space neatly. On the one hand, my family was raised in a completely different culture, where their views and expectations clashed with my lifestyle choices. On the other hand, with friends, I found myself dimming the light on parts of the culture that genuinely brought me joy: hearing the calls to prayer, feeling the soft fabric of my abaya and smelling the wooden scent of Oud in my house.

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As I matured, I realised how silly it was to expect that “here” and “home” should somehow be mutually exclusive. If there was never an existential moment that made me feel “enough for both” anyway, then why force it? Self-acceptance is a one-player game; there are levels to advance through, and each one has taught me a unique lesson. I’ve learned that my family is happy when I’m happy.

I’ve learned that blending in is boring. I’ve learned to enjoy my grandma’s peculiar philosophy of life and take her advice, or so she thinks. I recently told her I was graduating from my third year of med school - so don’t expose me.

I’ve learned to treasure and pull from both worlds.

Of course, I still feel, as Umebinyuo, conflicted at times. Belongingness seems like a luxury given the current political climate, and its growing racial and religious tensions. Thankfully though, such discussions raise awareness and are a call for acceptance.

While it’s often disheartening to think we still need to have such discussions, it’s comforting to be surrounded by love and support. It’s what we need to all feel belonged.

WRITER HANNA SELIM

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PHOTOGRAPHER HANNA SELIM

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Spork: the visionary cutlery WRITER JOSEFINE FORSLUND ARTIST AUDREY FRYMAN

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It must have been a packing emergency on that day back in 1874 which caused the invention of the spork.

The weight of bringing along a spoon and a fork on the long ride was obviously too much. Was the horse not strong enough to carry it? Was it a lack of space in the bag? Or did someone ask the brilliant question: “What if we combined two functionalities into one object?” and the purest form of duality was invented.

The spork is a token of duality. The name gives it away: it’s a combination of two objects, a portmanteau of spoon and fork. In this case, two great objects with two positive traits within the same operative setting.

But it isn’t only about what the spork does; it’s also about what it is. More than one thing. The same as with Bruce Wayne. He is also more than one thing. And it’s the same with us. We are also more than one thing.

In some strange metaphorical way, we are all sporks.

Think about Bruce Wayne: he himself wasn’t enough to save Gotham, so he brought out another side of himself, the Batman, showcasing other attributes (he obviously had his super cool gadgets to assist him) that didn’t fit the image of Bruce. As Batman, he could do things that Bruce wouldn’t otherwise be able to.

Or more to the point, he could be what he couldn’t be as Bruce, but Batman became a symbol of hope and justice. Some Batman fans even argue about who is the person who is the bat: Is it Batman who dresses up as Bruce or vice versa? The action of putting on a mask frees us to express our true selves and can even give us incredible superpowers (read confidence) to do great things.

An object having dual purposes makes it more valuable. Duality saves space, money, and time. You only need one thing instead of two. Our brain, which loves to exercise short-cuts daily (to save energy), agrees.

Multi-functionality rocks.

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THE SPORK IS A TOKEN OF DUALITY. THE NAME GIVES IT AWAY: IT’S A COMBINATION OF TWO OBJECTS, A PORTMANTEAU OF SPOON AND FORK. IN THIS CASE, TWO GREAT OBJECTS WITH TWO POSITIVE TRAITS WITHIN THE SAME OPERATIVE SETTING.

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It’s like when you were a kid, engaging in multiple activities af t er school. Monday was football practice; Tuesday, dance class; Wednesday, choir; and Thursday, football practice again. On the weekend, either a game or a performance. You were allowed to explore multiple activities at once. But when you transitioned from a child to a teenager the inevitable dilemma of choosing where to focus your talent was necessary. It wasn’t possible to do it all.

Multi-functionality didn’t rock on. As a young adult at university, you had to shift your mindset again.

A dual skillset is everything.

You’re required to check off as many boxes as possible if you even want to be considered for the job.

Growing up we’re faced with the complex duality from the outside in and when we’re older from the inside out (talk about dual signals).

This causes your inner spork - your dual personality to step forward.

Though the spork comes with some friction.

In the philosophy of mind, dualism is the theory that our mind and body are

radically different. Contrast (the diff erence) can be balanced out but it can also stir up a conflict about where the att en t ion should go.

That is, what causes the internal battle we have from time to itme, some t imes between our body and mind (that 10k run) or our heart and head (go after our dream). We’re forced to ask ourselves; which part of us we should let run free.

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people struggle even with their duality, the opposing parts of themselves which seem to contradict and leave this person feeling confused and more than a little bit torn.

Which can lead to gruesome consequences. Take Dr. Jekyll for example (spoiler alert if you haven’t read the awesome book by Robert L .Stevenson) (sorry not sorry). He lived a grand life but in total conflict with his darker side until he met with Mr. Hyde. This evil, shrunken man lived out a life that Dr.Jekyll repressed and was too embarrassed to embrace. It’s not until the last chapter of the book when Mr. Hyde tries to kill Dr. Jekyll that you find out it’s the same person. Dr. Jekyll’s psychiatric disorder, split personality, has 43

gone so far that he believes he has to kill himself to

The space we move around in every day is in 3D

become a new man. Stevenson portrays the duality

(depth, height, and width), which has shaped our

of man through polar opposite personalities based

understanding of how we cope with the world.

on the belief of good and evil. It doesn’t have to go

That might be one of the reasons why we are ter-

as existential as that but play with the idea. Write

rified of being judged in 2D, lacking a profound

it out in front of you: How many dual personality

depth. That’s so to speak if we restrict our vision to

traits do you have that somewhat contradict each

the selfish mirror. Usually, when we look upon oth-

other? And where can a cool dynamic be found?

ers, our 3D glasses lose a dimension and we automatically categorize them based on our 2D-toned

The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde leads me

muscle.

to reflect on social media’s multiple-personality-screen-disorder (yes, I made that up). Where

The appearance of choice may tell us a person is

others (not me ofc) hide behind user profiles to

blue; still, they’re red on the inside, making them

express words and names they would never say

purple (dark magenta) combined. And since the

to anyone face to face. The dual perspective gets

shortcut in our exercised brain only has a red and

lost when two polar opposites argue behind a

blue folder we save energy by utilizing the folders

2D-only screen. Could that be the modern version

programmed in our shortcut. The difference with a

of replacing Mr.Hyde with a keyboard? Alongside

person that entails 3D glasses is their possession

this, a lot of people have various accounts on the

of a folder in dark magenta. Thousands of them

same social platform (yes it’s you Instagram), typ-

actually, with thrilling contrast, texturized layers,

ically a public and a private account. These pro-

and immense space for both Bruce and Batman to

files are managed by the same person that only

fit. That’s the tokenism of the awesome spork. It

lets one side of their inner spork speak. Is that a

brings a third dimension to our vision, assisting us

Batman-Bruce situation or duality crippled by fear

in how we program our information shortcuts.

of being judged? Since social media is a great plat-

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form for prejudice to party, and a boot camp for

I bet the next time you’re going on a camping trip

our brain to exercise shortcuts on how to group

or are in a packing emergency where the choice of

and sort information about people, it’s where we

spoon or fork can’t be made, you will think a little

find the dark side of duality – the exclusive selfish

different when grabbing for the spork (aka your 3D

form of it.

glasses with a gradient of dark magenta).

Could that be the modern version of replacing Mr. Hyde with a keyboard?

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PHOTOGRAPHER LUKAS BUKOVEN

ART DIRECTOR JOSEFINE FORSLUND

SON OF A BENCH

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I walk by and it’s occupied. The next day I get disappointed again. For the third day in a row, I glance at it just to see another transformation take place. New people with yet another overlapping story played out in front of me. And I’m just the observer. Not a part of life happening right here. My legs are so tired from all this

bench-watching.

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FOMA THE FEAR OF MISUSING ACRONYMS WRITER JOSEFINE FORSLUND ARTIST VICKIE SEIFERHELDT

A word formed by the initial letters of words in a set phrase is a style of using duality in writing. But it takes knowledge and confidence to master it.

Cure your inner FOMA with this crash course in what’s between the contraction of the various acronyms.

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a. graphics interchange format

Boomer: I want to send a ___, how do I do that? b. another cryptic rendition of nomenclature you memorize

This piece: _______ is a form of duality. c. later

1. before anyone else

”___, look at this. We’re so cute!”

2. personal identification number

My brain: Okay, so what was my ___ again?

Non-skater logging off: ___ ____. d. joy of missing out

When you feel good about staying in. e. you only live once

____ she said and took a deep breathe. f. keep it stupid simple

Wise person: You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, just ____.

3. fear of missing out

Person in jail: ____ made me do it.

4. built on self success

Employee: Who does my ____ think she is?

5. joint photographic experts group

Art Director: I need them in ____ instead of PNG. 6. for your information

Dentist: ___, you have a massive whole right here. g. portable network graphics

Art Director: I need them in ___ instead of JPEG.

7. as soon as possible

Mam: Get your darn arse here ____! h. oh my god

The first line in ‘Baby got back’.

8. radical

What people that shorten all words say when i. in my opinion

something is cool.

The extrovert: ___. j. parents over shoulder

GenZ: ___, can’t talk. k. postscriptum

(“written after”)

The movie ‘__, I love you’ is a solid example.

9. overdose

You’re not alone in this <3 10. random access memory

IT Besserwisser: How much ___ does your computer have?

11. general data protection regulation 12. got to go

Text to friend: ___, ex just walked in.

13. laughing out loud

Do you really ___ when you ___?

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WRITER JOSEFINE FORSLUND

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Third Culture Kid, p. 32

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ARTIST / LAYOUT AUDREY FRYMAN

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