Essays

collected writings

Exploring how people make meaning in the modern world through abandoned places and the psychology of chaos and order. These papers blend contemporary psychological research with archetypal and narrative analysis, clear frameworks, and a tone that aims to analyze rather than merely aestheticize abandoned places.

  • Urbex as the Hero’s Journey: Short Notes

    INTRODUCTION Urban exploration, or “urbex” as it is most often called, is more than just sneaking into abandoned buildings for the thrill of it. It is a symbolic and even existential process through which people engage with the fundamental narrative structure of the hero’s journey, which is not just a storytelling device but a profound…