Category: Internet

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Social Media Rehab: Can We Escape the Scroll Trap?

Alright, let’s be real—how many times have you picked up your phone to check one notification and, next thing you know, you’ve lost an hour to mindless scrolling? XAXAXA. Whether it’s doom-scrolling the news, bingeing TikTok videos, or refreshing Instagram just to see… well, nothing new, social media has us all hooked 📱🔄. The question is: Can we actually escape… Read more →

The Algorithm Knows You Better Than You Do – How Scary Is That?

Alright, let’s talk about something mildly terrifying—your favourite apps might understand you better than your closest friends. Ever scrolled through TikTok, and the perfect video popped up at just the right moment? Or noticed Netflix suggesting a show that’s exactly what you were in the mood for? Yeah, that’s not magic—it’s AI watching, learning, and predicting your every move. 🤯… Read more →

From Black Mirror to Reality: Are We Living in a Sci-Fi Dystopia?

Alright, let’s take a step back and ask a slightly terrifying question—are we already living in a sci-fi horror story? 🤖💀 From AI surveillance to social credit systems, many of the “what ifs” (not the Disney+ series) explored in shows like Black Mirror, The Matrix, and Wall-E (few of my favourite series and movies) are no longer fiction. They’re happening,… Read more →

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Are We Worshipping Tech Like a Religion?

Alright, let’s get real for a sec—have you ever seen people camping outside an Apple Store for the latest iPhone? Or heard someone talk about AI like it’s the future saviour of humanity? 🤖📱 The way people treat technology these days, it’s starting to look a lot like a new kind of religion. Think about it—Tech has its own gods,… Read more →

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Can We Still Trust What We See Online? – The Deepfake Dilemma

Alright, let’s get real for a second—can we even believe our own eyes anymore? 🤨 In a world where AI-generated images, deepfake videos, and hyper-realistic fake news are flooding the internet, the lines between truth and fiction are getting blurrier than ever. Remember the days when a photo was solid evidence? When a video proved something actually happened? Yeah, those… Read more →

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Are Smartphones Making Us Smarter or Dumber?

Alright, let’s get real. We’ve got more brainpower in our pockets than NASA had when they put humans on the Moon. 🚀 But here’s the twist—are we actually getting smarter, or are we just really good at Googling stuff? This ties right into what I wrote in How Technology Helps (and Hurts) Our Productivity, The Digital Glow: How Phone Screens… Read more →

Should Social Media Platforms Be Held Accountable for Mental Health Crises?

Let’s dive into a topic that’s been buzzing louder than a Gen Xer’s mixtape playlist from the ‘80s (yup, that includes yours truly). Social media – the double-edged sword of connection and chaos – has been revolutionising our world while raising serious questions about its role in mental health crises. Should platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and the mighty Facebook be… Read more →

How Technology Helps (and Hurts) Our Productivity

Alright, let’s talk about how technology is shaping—and sometimes shaking—our productivity in today’s gadget-packed world. It’s a double-edged sword that can either streamline our tasks or sabotage our focus. Let’s dive in and see how tech helps and hurts. The Bright Side: How Tech Boosts Productivity 🚀 The Dark Side: How Tech Hurts Productivity 😵‍💫 Current Tech Trends That Are… Read more →