Jackson Upmann

Why I Dropped Out of College

I recently dropped out of college—even though I was an excellent student. I went to the best school in my state, University of Wisconsin, Madison, where I scored a cumulative 96 percent in all my classes and was a year ahead. Why would I leave such a “good” situation?

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Recent Posts

Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing

Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing

A commitment to personal flourishing requires an active mind ready to jump into the driver’s seat and ask, “What do I need to do to become healthier?” All you need to do is be willing to take the time and effort for the first step.

Will AI Help or Hurt Artists?

Will AI Help or Hurt Artists?

Artificial Intelligence-based image generators like DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion are just a few of the recent advancements stoking fears about AI, and not without reason.