Diya Nathan

Hollywood and the Curse of Alienation

December 15, 2024

In 2023, the Writers Guild for America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) put Hollywood on hol... Read More

Why Social Theory

November 27, 2024

You may have heard the term “social theory" in a class or online– possibly a reference to a certain theorist or a specific idea. And beyond just having the c... Read More

Miscommunication and the Subtle Brilliance of Normal People

April 3, 2024

While Normal People may be Sally Rooney’s most popular novel, it’s become deeply polarizing. A majority of readers are moved by Rooney’s style and feel deepl... Read More

Elena Ferrante and the Key to Ever Relevant Literature

March 20, 2024

Elena Ferrante released her first novel in 1992, yet the only thing we confidently know about her is that she’s a woman from Naples, Italy. While there have ... Read More

The Goodreads Reading Challenge, Booktok, and the Way We Read

February 28, 2024

If you’re not an avid reader, you may be unfamiliar with the Goodreads Reading Challenge. Simply put, Goodreads is a platform to form book lists and share re... Read More

Hi, I’m Diya! An avid reader, occasional artist, and the writer behind “One Idea at a Time.” My column focuses on breaking down renowned pieces of social theory, while relating them to current events and contemporary media. Theory can help us understand our personal experiences along with the world around us, and I want to explore this relationship through these connections. I hope you come along for the journey and stick around to learn more, taking it one idea at a time. Follow me on Instagram: @_diyanathan