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Convergent Evolution of Humans in a Modern World In the natural world, convergent evolution is a captivating phenomenon where unrelated species, separated by vast evolutionary gulfs, develop strikingly similar traits in response to comparable environmental pressures. A classic example is the wing, a marvel of adaptation found in both birds and bats, despite their distant ancestral origins. Both these creatures faced the…
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Everlonging for Connection in a Disconnected World
“Everlong,” the Foo Fighters’ iconic anthem from 1997, is more than just a rock song; it’s a cultural touchstone that resonates deeply with the human spirit. Its soaring melody and emotionally charged lyrics have captivated audiences for decades, serving as a testament to the enduring power of human connection. Yet, in a world increasingly dominated…
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Chat G.P…Me? Hello World, We are Becoming A.I.
We’ve all seen it – AI programs churning out realistic art, writing basic articles, or holding simple conversations. But here’s the deal, Jack: AI lacks true thought. Yes, it processes information, identifies patterns, and generates outputs based on those patterns and other rules at play. But it does so without any internal reflection, debate, or…
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My Mother’s Maiden Login: The Need For a Revolution From the Tyranny of Compelled Account Creation
Let’s talk about the elephant in the digital room: the forced account creation on almost every online store. Want a new pair of socks? Account. Need a last-minute birthday gift? Account. Buying a replacement spatula because of a series of unfortunate events? Believe it or not… Account! It’s enough to make you want to throw…
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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: Google’s “Results About You” Tool and How to use It
Have you ever Googled yourself and felt a cold sweat roll down your spine? Maybe an old phone number you haven’t used in years is plastered across the web, or an embarrassing photo from your high school days keeps popping up. It feels like your personal information is out there for the world to see,…
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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
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…
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Your Words Are Not Yours: The Illusion of Ownership in the Digital Age
Verba volant, scripta manent (Spoken words fly away, written words remain) -Unknown In the vast expanse of the digital universe, every keystroke, every word, and every post we share is a reflection of our thoughts, our knowledge, and our identity. Yet, the moment we hit ‘publish’ on a forum or social media platform, do these…
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A Parent’s Crash Course in Skibidi Toilet, and Why It’s Better Than the Junk You’re Watching
Let’s face it, we’ve all peeked into our kids’ notebooks at some point. Sometimes it’s a secret diary entry filled with teenage angst, other times it’s…well, let’s just say some doodles are best left unseen (cue flashbacks to overly enthusiastic sketches inspired by that one scene in Superbad). But what if you stumbled upon page…