Politics
How The Conversation’s article on Trump’s DJ session missed the mark and normalized a campaign fiasco. Donald Trump just ditched his own town hall questions for a surprise DJ set. Ridiculous? Definitely. But somehow, Matt Harris in The Conversation frames this surreal stunt as just another day on
Politics
Breaking down a right-wing hit job on Kamala Harris—amplified yet again by the New York Times. Well, here we are again, folks. It seems the New York Times has once more fallen into the trap of "publish first, question later" when it comes to Kamala Harris. In
Tech
How governments and politicians keep screwing up technology (and what it means for all of us) Tech and politics have, on many occasions, felt like a forced marriage—or more accurately, a complete fucking mess—rather than anything remotely harmonious. Sure, there are moments when the latest innovation actually makes
Tesla’s board should be a check on Musk’s power, but they’ve become Musk’s biggest enablers. From wild conspiracy tweets to unchecked billion-dollar payouts, where is the accountability? In a Delaware courtroom In January 2024, Judge Kathaleen McCormick dropped a bombshell. With a few choice words, she
The political ‘outsider’ narrative is a con. No one running for office is truly outside the system. Here’s why we need to stop chasing saviors and start focusing on policies and grassroots change. There's something intoxicating about the notion that an outsider will come in and fix
As the platform prioritizes profits over its users, Reddit’s identity hangs by a thread. Will it rebuild trust or fade into the shadows of social media's graveyard? Reddit’s crisis is a warning for all social platforms: when you trade community for profits, everyone loses. Will Reddit
In the meme wars of modern politics, being noble is a fast track to irrelevance. Democrats need to drop the halos and pick up the memes if they want to stay in the game. Time to get in the mud. The political game has changed. And it's time
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Are you obsessed with someone you’ve never met? The dark side of parasocial relationships, explained. You're scrolling through Instragram. You pause on a post from your favorite lifestyle guru. She's sharing her morning routine, complete with a perfectly framed latte and an inspirational quote. You&
The truth behind Polymarket’s Trump odds: When betting becomes a game of perception. Prediction markets have always been intriguing, especially when big events like elections are on the line. They take the buzz of public opinion and turn it into odds, promising to predict outcomes better than pollsters or
From MAGA to Putin’s Russia, here’s how leaders weaponize nostalgia to seize power. Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, isn’t it. A bittersweet longing for a time when life seemed simpler, more certain, and, most importantly (and vaguely) better. It’s the mental tug of familiarity that draws
Elon Musk and JK Rowling used to inspire millions—now they’re spreading hate. Here’s how wealth distorts morality. Elon Musk, the driving force behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink used to be called a visionary. We said he was the man who would lead humanity to Mars and reshape
Douglas Murray calls out media bias—but his own op-ed is a case study in partisan double standards. In his recent Op-Ed about media bias, Douglas Murray demonstrates precisely why half-baked, half-assed media criticism does more harm than good. Murray, a conservative internet influencer known more for his provocative statements
Feeling overwhelmed by the news? You’re not alone—here’s how to break free from the 24/7 info flood. Imagine standing at the base of a mountain, frozen in place and watching as an avalanche of snow cascades down towards you. Now, replace that snow with information -
Reddit’s community-driven spirit is dying. Their new policies prove they’re more about profit than people—here’s how it all went wrong. Reddit has always stood out through its unique model of self-governance. Unlike the manicured lawns of Facebook or the algorithmic overreach of Twitter, Reddit's
The remote work experiment proved we don’t need to be in an office to succeed—so why are we still being dragged back to our desks? Remember when COVID-19 was supposed to revolutionize work? Millions of us were suddenly Zooming from makeshift home offices, fumbling through virtual “watercooler” moments.
OpenAI was supposed to save humanity from dangerous AI. Now, it’s chasing billions in investor returns. Who’s looking out for us? OpenAI, arguably the household name in AI research and development, is at a crossroads. The company that brought us ChatGPT is prepping for dramatic shift, from its
Trump’s baseless claims about Haitian immigrants sparked bomb threats and harassment. So why is the New York Times playing it down as ‘stoking fears’? On September 24, 2024, the New York Times ran a headline that read: "Trump Stokes Fears About Haitian Migrants in Charleroi, Pennsylvania." To
Is AI the future of democracy, or the end of it? The 2024 elections are the battleground for a new kind of warfare—where artificial intelligence could decide who wins. 60+ nations. Half the world's population. One game-changing technology. From Sri Lanka to Germany to the US, this
Autocrats have flipped the script on the digital revolution. The same tools that were meant to free us are now controlling us—here’s how the internet became their ultimate weapon. The dawn of the digital age promised a renaissance for democracy and freedom. The internet, we were told, would
