Technology
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How to live through the day without a phone?
Actually, I never thought about it until my phone failed to boot up one day. It wasn’t like the phone had been showing signs of system failure. No. It just decided to stop working, and there was nothing I could do about it. Okay, perhaps all the accidental drops (like how it fell from six Read more
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Who owns the photo?
Why do I take photos of myself, people I cherish, and people I spent memorable moments with, then post them online? Because I want to memorialize the moment I felt special. Before the memory gets filed into the recess of my mind, I want to hold on to the feeling evoked by the people I Read more
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How distracted are you?
At times I wonder if it’s just me or there are others who are hooked with their screens as much as I am. How frequent do you check your phone? Or fiddle your fingers from one screen to another? Do you check the apps on your phone even if you know there’s nothing new in Read more
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Election day is almost here and we’re getting more divided by the day
Babel is a metaphor for what some forms of social media have done to nearly all of the groups and institutions most important to the country’s future—and to us as a people. Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid When I was in high school, Facebook used to be a Read more
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Looking for an app that can turn your voice recordings into shareable videos?
Now that you’re nodding, Jupitrr can help you promote your content faster and easier. I’ve used it and it’s so easy to use. What’s more? It’s FREE! Go check it out. And here’s a sample of my recording in Jupitrr, from my latest podcast episode in Life After School. Read more
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