life
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In this post, Georgiev opens with Jimmy Carr’s claim, “I don’t believe in generations,” then follows the thread through Peter Turchin’s counter‑elites and into Aristotle’s theory of emotion. He argues that categories flatten people, while real understanding requires noticing how judgement forms through experience, feeling, and self‑interest. Moving from modern commentary to ancient rhetoric, the…
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The thought of maybe being a good person is what keeps me trying to be a good person” — Rue said it in Euphoria’s finale, and it hasn’t left Georgiev since. This isn’t about being good or bad. It’s about the space between them, where nothing’s decided yet. A boy from a fishing village in…
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Every man imagines the man he wants to become, but few are those who sit long enough with the man they already are. In this blog, Georgiev struggles with what he’s been thinking about lately: whether masculinity is ambition, sacrifice, discipline, freedom — or simply accepting that life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined.…
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In this piece, Georgiev examines how the figure of “the stranger” has shifted from a temporary condition to a permanent state in modern life. Drawing from Alfred Schutz’s concept, he traces the evolution from the outsider who struggles to belong to the individual who adapts so completely that belonging itself becomes unclear. Set against both…
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In a 30-part poem inspired by a single Manousos’s speech, Georgiev dissects the collapse between oppressor and oppressed. YOU and US mirror each other—both magnificent scum, cut from the same meat. Through mythology, rage catalogues, and multilingual fragments, he traces the arc from declaration to despair. The hero becomes a dumbfuck living in a box.…
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In “Once Upon a Time in America Pt. 2,” Ivaniel Georgiev blends personal memory with cultural critique, reflecting on his time in the U.S. through a lens of disillusionment and growth. With cinematic flair and emotional nuance, he explores themes of identity, belonging, and the myth of the American dream. Georgiev’s storytelling is both intimate…
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In “Why You Can’t Be Sure Until You Live It,” Ivaniel Georgiev challenges the illusion of certainty. With introspective depth and philosophical clarity, he explores how assumptions, theories, and secondhand wisdom crumble in the face of lived experience. Georgiev urges readers to embrace the unknown, to risk discomfort, and to trust that truth reveals itself…
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In “Money, Friendship, and How Being of Service Is Harmful,” Ivaniel Georgiev dissects the emotional cost of generosity. With piercing honesty, he explores how selflessness—when driven by guilt or obligation—can breed resentment and imbalance. Georgiev challenges the romanticized notion of being “of service,” revealing how it often masks deeper wounds and unmet needs. It’s a…
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n “Once Upon a Time in America Pt. 1,” Ivaniel Georgiev revisits his early impressions of the United States with a mix of wonder, skepticism, and cultural curiosity. Through vivid storytelling and introspective commentary, he captures the tension between expectation and reality, exploring themes of identity, assimilation, and the myth-making machinery of American life. Georgiev’s…
