Looking closer at a changing world.
I'm Rachel Lin. I explore the connections between technology, information, global affairs, and the decisions we make every day.
Curiosity is where my research begins.
I use this space to share the questions I'm exploring, the projects I'm working on, and what I'm learning along the way.
Hi, I'm Rachel.
Nice to meet you.
I'm a student with a deep curiosity about how our world works — especially where artificial intelligence, digital media, global affairs, and economics meet.
I'm interested in how algorithms shape the information we see, how stories influence public understanding, and how data can help us make sense of complex decisions.
My work is still growing, and that's what makes it exciting. I created this website to document my thinking and share what I discover along the way.
Take a Look at My WorkSelected research & ideas.
A small window into my larger writing and research archive: published papers, international commentary, university-level studies, and collaborative projects. Select any preview to explore the complete collection.
01 / PAPERWhen trust becomesthe algorithm.
From Filter Bubbles to Socially Mediated Echo Chambers
A published study of how political misinformation spread through WhatsApp's private groups during Brazil's 2018 election.
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02 / ESSAYWho gets seen?Who goes unheard?
Selective Visibility of Humanitarian Crises
An essay on how engagement-driven algorithms shape global attention—and how overlooked crises can remain underfunded.
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03 / OPINIONAt the edgeof jurisdiction.
A Teen Pilot and the Antarctic Treaty
A published opinion piece investigating legal ambiguity after an unscheduled landing in Antarctica.
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04 / CASE STUDYIdentity, memory& mobilization.
Russian Nationalism: Domestic Mobilization
A Harvard course essay applying theories of national identity to the mobilization of public support for war.
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05 / PROPOSALPolicy throughpersonal decisions.
Fertility Intentions and Policy in Shanghai
A mixed-methods research proposal on young urban women's perspectives on China's pro-natalist policies.
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06 / GUIDESecurity, rights& accountability.
KeyMUN: Counterterrorism and Human Rights
A Chair's background guide on ethical questions surrounding counterterrorism, international law, and civil liberties.
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07 / REPORTStrategy startswith context.
Team Plutus: Stock Analysis Report
An award-winning investment strategy report combining portfolio allocation, macroeconomics, and equity analysis.
Explore the reportSeven works. One evolving perspective.
Explore the full stories, research process, reflections, and original publications.
“I want to understand not just what technology can do, but what it changes about the way we see the world.”
Moments on film.
Some stories are better seen than described. Here are two videos I've shared on my website.
Video Journal / 01
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Video Journal / 02
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Thanks for seeing the world through my lens.
I'm still learning, asking questions, and discovering new perspectives. This space will grow alongside my ideas, and I'm glad you stopped by to explore them with me.
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