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The Meme-ing of Life: How Gen Z Finds Ways to Laugh at…
As the influence and subject matter of memes evolve, an array of consequences, both good and bad, will follow.
From 4chan to Instagram: How QAnon Became Mainstream
QAnon is constantly evolving: while Q-like figures themselves have somewhat been forgotten and many of their…
How the Dominance of English Has Insulated Science
The English language has come to dominate the world of scientific communication and publication in the latter half…
What the Rise of Deepfakes Means for the Future of…
"Potentially dangerous technologies like deepfakes continue to stay a step ahead of the intelligence employed to…
How Social Media Divides Us
Social media platforms show users what they want, no matter the validity of the content. While this function is…
Trump’s WeChat Crackdown Alienates the Chinese…
Washington must reconsider the costs of a minority-targeting WeChat ban before severing ties with China’s social…
Cyber War: Canada’s New National Security Threat
In the modern global political arena, where classified and crucial information is stored on the web, cybersecurity…
How Data Helped Big Tech Monopolize Modernity
While the concentration of these platforms may be convenient for consumers, they are fatal for the once innovative…
Streaming Killed the CD Star: How Spotify Transformed…
If Spotify is to reach its goal of allowing one million artists to live off their music, it is clear that that the…
Online Platforms and the First Amendment Problem
Although online platforms have existed for decades, their potentially counterproductive influence on electoral…
Gene-editing and International Law: A Bioethical Debate
There exists extensive debate on the ethics of making changes to human DNA. Today, these conversations remain…
An “Infodemic” of Disinformation Spreading…
Individuals who believe in disinformation may risk not only their lives but the lives of others. Critics have…