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Can Social Media Really Be Bad for You?
I’ve written about articles I’ve read on my technology blog and have also listened to podcasts in regards to the subject. While I just recently posted about the Equifax breach on the new 01.media site posted to the web through the Vocal platform, I recently saw after my article published there, an article entitled: "Social Media Is Bad for Your Soul" by ALLISON K. JONES and it got me to thinking about posting my own thoughts about the subject. Mind you, I’ve been talking about this type of thing for awhile now, oversharing, posting where you are, telling people what you’re doing or eating, etc. are just indicators. Let's talk about what caught my attention in the article I read through Vocal’s 01.media site.
Jared RimerPublished 7 years ago in 01Will We Have AI Whisperers?
Some people are amazingly effective at dealing with dogs. Unruly canines that won’t obey their owners happily listen to these people. It’s as if they have a mysterious power that lets them divine whatever is going on inside that dog’s head. We call such people dog whisperers.
Most Important Cryptocurrencies You Need to Know About (Other Than Bitcoin)
What makes the modern world a scarier place now, more than ever, is the prowess in internet capabilities, such as the ever-expanding world of cryptocurrency. Techies all over the globe are considering this year the year of cryptocurrencies, which is largely factual, given that so many varied platforms of their kind are being born now more than ever before. You'd be surprised at just how many there are out there, but it may take some more convincing to really experience their true worth.
Gadgets Under $20 That You'll Actually Use Every Day
Just about every person you meet will have a thing for gadgets and gizmos. After all, tech makes our lives easier and helps keep us connected in the crazy web that is society.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in 01Craziest Things You Can Buy on the Dark Web
The dark web is a shady part of the internet that standard search engines can't find. For sale on the dark web are assorted goods and services you'd have a hard time finding in even the furthest corners of the regular internet. Originally developed by the US government, the Dark Web has become an unregulated market where people can buy just about anything, provided they know how to find it.
Bill ShaffirPublished 7 years ago in 01What Is Blockchain Technology?
A lot of us always hear "blockchain" or "blockchain technology," or if you've never heard of it, like me, it's OK to be ignorant about it. But really, what is blockchain technology?
George NekilanPublished 7 years ago in 01What Will We Do When Machines Take Our Jobs?
From heavy industry to the gig economy, technology is constantly changing the way we live and work. Tech has come an astonishingly long way in recent decades and if we extrapolate our trajectory, the sort of ideas we see as literally magic today may very well be a reality within the next 30 years or so.
Matt SaundersPublished 7 years ago in 01Content Marketing Taken to New Levels with AI Robot Reporters
While robots have proven to perform various jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry, more efficiently than humans, those in the writing industry have had nothing to worry about. They knew their jobs weren't at risk. After all, computers cannot think, and hence, they cannot write. Moreover, their internet needs are well taken care of by pocket-friendly NBN plans.
Andrea DawsonPublished 7 years ago in 01The AI Problem
I feel it is a duty and privilege to strongly caution my fellow human beings about the transhumanism movement that is growing more and more as we speak. This goes far beyond wondering about whether to buy the newest iPhone model. (When in doubt, go without.) We stand at a crossroads about what it means to be human, and we all have the responsibility to add our unique perspectives on this matter.
Michael ThielmannPublished 7 years ago in 01Best Virtual Reality Apps
In the 90s, every kid wanted to be able to be beamed into their many gaming universes — just like in Tron. Though we aren't really in that level of virtual reality quite yet, the truth is that gaming is now more VR-friendly than ever before.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 7 years ago in 01Best Gifts for People Who Always Break Their Phones
I have many friends who have a magical knack for dropping their phones, cracking their screens, and just finding new ways to make sure that the $1000 they plunked down on an iPhone quickly becomes for naught. It's amazing how quickly they do it, too.
James LizowskiPublished 7 years ago in 01More On the Equifax Breach
The security industry is continuing to come out with more information in regards to the massive data breach at Equifax. This is not any ordinary breach, where a database was taken from a company and put underground for those people to sell, and others to report on it like Brian Krebs. This was done through a vulnerability in a piece of software which was able to give the data.
Jared RimerPublished 7 years ago in 01