How Social Media Killed Intelligent Dialogue
In an age long ago, when internet discussion forums were a dime a dozen, and before sites like Facebook and Twitter took off, you could actually find intelligent discussions on the internet. People would generally “network” by joining a discussion group that matched their interests, and take off from there. Back then, the narcissism was … Continue reading How Social Media Killed Intelligent Dialogue
Green-Capping Today’s Energy For Tomorrow’s World
Many across the state of Texas are in a panic right now. Due to record cold temperatures and a blanket of snow which has kept everyone indoors, people are consuming more energy than normal. This has issued in a number of rolling blackouts across the state, resulting in consumer power losses of up to 45 … Continue reading Green-Capping Today’s Energy For Tomorrow’s World
The High Cost Of Social Media
Now that popular trends are starting to backlash against the big social media platforms, one begins to wonder where it all will end. I mean, it seems that social media, as we know it, is living on borrowed time. There is something to be said for the almost-outmoded concept of “consumer trust.” When your users … Continue reading The High Cost Of Social Media
Karma Vs. Sharpwa
As we aim to channel more positive energy into our lives, we are conscious of a phenomenon that is all-to-often overlooked by sages and savants. Everyone knows about the concept of Karma, i.e., the boomerang effect of human behavior. Bad things happen to bad people, right? And good things happen to good people. Of course, … Continue reading Karma Vs. Sharpwa
Why People Stay On Social Media
It can be arguably postulated that anything that acts in a mind-altering manner and ends in addiction can be classified as a drug. We tend to think of drugs as physical substances which are physically ingested. But few of us stop to consider the fact that a drug does not need to be material in … Continue reading Why People Stay On Social Media
Price-Bluffing In an Uncertain Economy
One of the predictions made when Covid-19 took off and forced millions of Americans to work from home, was that the commercial real estate market would eventually tank out. Of course, the actual metrics are complex and difficult to analyze due to disparate geographical trends. There are other factors involved as well. But to most … Continue reading Price-Bluffing In an Uncertain Economy
How To Rescue Your Money From The E-Commerce Dragon
So you’ve just gone online and purchased that gadget you’ve had your eye on for months. But now you realize that you needed the one with the built-in accessory. Not a problem, right? You call the 1-800 number in hopes that the order can be updated. But you are told that it cannot. What’s more, … Continue reading How To Rescue Your Money From The E-Commerce Dragon
Why AI Isn’t Right Around The Corner
What started with maverick software developers has actually become, during the last few years, a growing reality. Software systems can now be implemented to function in lieu of humans. While this sounds great (or not) on its face, there are a few key reasons why AI—that is, Artificial Intelligence, won’t be taking over your job … Continue reading Why AI Isn’t Right Around The Corner
Even Bozos Can Advertise
In the early days of Internet, before Norton and McAfee took over your systems, customers could enjoy a relatively ad-free browsing experience. Back then, the internet seemed like a new frontier that was laden with hope and promise. True, the connections were slower. But systems and software developers made things work. Now that those days … Continue reading Even Bozos Can Advertise
Quitting Facebook.. This Time For Good
Big Tech lied to us years ago when they predicted that the online experience would be as smooth as silk by 2020. With predictions of lightning-speed internet and and a mind-boggling array of customization and user-friendly controls, one would have thought that by now navigating the internet would have been been as easy as walking … Continue reading Quitting Facebook.. This Time For Good
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