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  • Becoming Big Brother: Learning From 1984’s Apple in the Fight For Our Privacy against 2024’s Apple and its Cohorts

    Becoming Big Brother: Learning From 1984’s Apple in the Fight For Our Privacy against 2024’s Apple and its Cohorts

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    In 1984, a young Apple defied expectations with its Ridley Scott-directed Super Bowl ad. The now-iconic “1984” commercial painted a chilling portrait of a future under the watchful eye of Big Brother, a symbol of oppressive conformity. Today, 40 years later, the enemy that Apple portrayed has become… well, let’s just say the irony is…

  • Johnny Appleseed: Hard to His Core

    Johnny Appleseed: Hard to His Core

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    From Johnny Appleseed to Hard Cider: A Journey Through America’s Liquid History Cider – the crisp, refreshing beverage made from fermented apples – boasts a rich history intertwined with the very identity of the United States. But to truly appreciate a good hard cider, we have to delve back into the orchards of the 18th…