According to DataReportal, Americans spend over 7 hours a day staring at a screen. To put that into perspective, that is only 1 hour less than the number of hours we should be sleeping. Our devices have even infiltrated areas of our life that used to cater to our time away from screens.
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“Ayatollah Zuckerberg”: Online censorship of Iran’s protests
Kayvon BumpusMark Zuckerberg, a software prodigy from suburban New York turned billionaire tech mogul, has little in common with Iranian theocratic ruling class like Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei. But the two both possess immense authority and influence, and the way that power has been wielded is what drew the ironic comparison.
Future nostalgia: How online algorithms assign your identity
Maja DeutingerThere is nothing more timeless than the question, “Who am I?” One´s identity is hard to put into words, as we are complex human beings, but that doesn't stop us from trying. People spend their entire life looking for the right combination of letters, just so that others would perceive them in a certain way.
Spring equinox 2022 — getting the most out of the season
Mo DulitzToday, March 20, is the spring equinox and, with this, marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. After this date, temperatures will continue to increase as the warm summer months inch closer. …
Scream (2022): A Tribute to Wes Craven
Juan Miguel JocomIt’s been 25 years since Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore) first heard the very infamous question, “What is your favorite scary movie?” And after four movies and 47 cumulative kills, the newest installment is here to…
To my younger self, This letter is for you. Your life will only get much more complicated from here on out, so please be patient with yourself and don’t be afraid. There is a lot…