Tag: Social Media

“Schoolyard Bullies” – Facebook Pulls the Plug on Australian News Content

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, millions of Australians woke up to the following message displayed on their Facebook profiles. “In response to Australian government legislation, Facebook restricts the posting of news links to all posts from News pages in Australia. Globally, the posting and sharing of news links from Australian publications is restricted.” Overnight Facebook, which has over 18 million active users in … Continue reading “Schoolyard Bullies” – Facebook Pulls the Plug on Australian News Content

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The Road to Damascus: How to Regulate Social Media

Under the scorching, hot, sun you could forgive either party for blinking first as Australia becomes the latest country to lock horns with the tech giants of Google and Facebook. The sweltering heat of the Australian summer sets the scene for the latest standoff between state governments and the tech giants as the Australia seeks to become the first country to introduce legislation forcing sites … Continue reading The Road to Damascus: How to Regulate Social Media

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#Ignorance – Is Social Media Making Us Indifferent Towards the Past?

I have seen it on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. I have seen it on WhatsApp profile photos. I have seen it on dating apps like Tinder and Bumble and I have even seen it as wallpapers on people’s phones. Every time I see it, I ask myself the same question, do you not know where you are? Never before in human history have we had … Continue reading #Ignorance – Is Social Media Making Us Indifferent Towards the Past?

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Lost in Hollywood – An Ode to Broken Dreams

“Phony people come to pray, look at all of them beg to stay, phony people come to pray.” Lost in Hollywood serves as the closing track to System of a Down’s fifth studio album Mesmerize. Known for their politically charged lyrics, on this track the band offers a more philosophical lament for the broken dreams of those who dream of being a Hollywood star. Seeking … Continue reading Lost in Hollywood – An Ode to Broken Dreams

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¿Cómo se dice? – How to Learn Languages Online

Memories of forcefully being sent to piano lessons or watching the clock seemingly go backwards during yet another boring French grammar class are those many of us have in common. Our protestation at being sent to these tedious classes was constant until our poor parents finally gave in to our demands. It is almost cliché to now hear adults regret these childish protestations and lament … Continue reading ¿Cómo se dice? – How to Learn Languages Online

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Thought Police – Cancel Culture and The Dilemma of Separating Art from Artist

While J.K Rowling may not go down as the greatest writer who ever lived, there is no denying that she has been the most culturally impactful writer of the 21st century. Her Harry Potter novels not only captured the hearts and minds of a generation of young children and adults alike, but she can also be credited with inspiring a renaissance of reading in a … Continue reading Thought Police – Cancel Culture and The Dilemma of Separating Art from Artist

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