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unrecognised immigrant

i think "undocumented immigrant" is a problematic term and should instead be replaced by unrecognised immigrant. it is very seldom the case that "undocumented" immigrants are actually without any form of documentation; rather, their documents are not recognised as valid or sufficient for traveling to their desired destinations. many so-called "undocumented immigrants" have indeed passports or identity documents. document is a broad term that signifies more than just written or government-issued papers. a photo or a video, in its broader meaning, is also a document; hence the term documentary film. the suggested term "unrecognised immigrant" offers a de-stigmatizing and re-humanizing alternative as it shifts the focus away from the individual to the authority that does not allow them entry. "unrecognised immigrant" emphasizes that the issue lies with the system's non-recognition of the documentation rather than a deficiency on the part of the individual. in the digital age, almost everyone has some form of documented existence through photos, videos, social media, or other digital means, so the proposed term "unrecognised immigrant" better reflects modern realities.

filmburn

is my proposed term for the lingering sensation —the feeling of difficulty in transitioning back to reality from the world depicted in the film— that we experience after leaving a theater following a film screening. i suggest burn because, just like a physical burn leaves a mark on the skin, a powerful film can leave a lasting impression on our thoughts, consciousness, and emotions, coloring our perception, sometimes for hours after leaving the theater. the term filmburn i believe, effectively conveys the intensity and persistence of this sensation.

on midlife crisis

for much of human history, particularly before the discovery of antibiotics, the average life expectancy was around 40 years. this ancient knowledge, passed down through generations, is deeply encoded in our psyche, perhaps even in our dna. i assume this is why what we call a midlife crisis often hits us around the age of 40. i would like to speculate that reaching the age of 40 triggers a significant psychological shift in our subconscious, reminding us that we should have been dead by now. thanks to modern medicine and scientific advancements, we live much longer than our ancestors. however, this longer life span is a very new reality for our species. that probably is why we experience a sense of crisis around the age of 40 and feel the urge to start something new with our lives. i believe this is a symbolic performance by our brain, occurring subconsciously, where we experience a metaphorical death and rebirth around midlife through the crisis.