PART I: The Allure of Modern Escapism
You have a right to be angry at your cell phone for stealing your zest for life. Software companies actively prey…
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Digital Relief: Social Media in the Aftermath of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake
Had the 2010 Haiti earthquake happened even a year before it did, the mobilization of social media as a way to…
Radicalization and Reproductive Rights: Revising Section 230 in a Post-Roe America
The Supreme Court's examination of Section 230 in two upcoming cases may limit the spread of terrorist content on…
Platforms of Propaganda: How Social Media Sites Facilitate and Spread…
Propaganda has been used for thousands of years to manipulate public opinion, yet disinformation on social media is…
Let Them Tweet Cake: Comparing Two Modern Revolutions
Not all revolutions look the same, function the same, or aim to serve the same group of people. The difference…
The French Presidential Elections: Implications of Young People’s…
In short, for François Mari, candidates "don't know how to use today's codes to be heard by young voters, or they…
Dystopia Is Here: Why You Should Fear the Metaverse
The threat of the Metaverse extends beyond those currently posed by Facebook: it is a threat of complete control of…
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs: An Outlet for Exploitation
Since their inception, cryptocurrencies and NFTs have been used merely as an investment opportunity, making…
The Toxic Trajectory of the #PickMeGirl Trend
The Pick-Me Girl trend has turned into yet another way to police female behaviour. Our words, appearance, and…
Lessons from Diet Prada
Of all Diet Prada encounters, none has caused as much damage as its recent Dolce & Gabbana case.