BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Who likes a narcissist? Between their self-obsession, callous disregard for the feelings and opinions of others, and inclination towards reckless and sometimes sociopathic behaviors, the answer is simple: only one person – themselves! Are you a…
Grom Social: meet the teen who created his own social network
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS When you’re a kid, things can get frustrating. Between parents, homework, friends, responsibilities, and obligations, you can’t always find time for the things you want to do, especially when grownups lay down the law. Who here…
This Israeli company is hoping to provide the world with free internet
BY: DUSTIN BATTY The dream of accessible worldwide internet has been voiced by many people and pursued by a few, but there are difficulties that have thus far prevented internet access from becoming available to around four billion people who…
The Canadian government just declared internet access a basic right
BY: MIROSLAV TOMOSKI On Wednesday, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced it would add $750 million in additional investments toward expanding broadband access across the country. The announcement comes after a survey of more than 50,000 Canadians found…
Is the rise of citizen reporting responsible for the death of journalism?
BY: AISHA ILYAD Explorations in today’s modern world, both in terms of quality and quantity is different – and preferable – than any other era in history. One example is the formation of the virtual world in parallel with the…
Why privacy wars and the freedom of information are the struggle of our generation
BY: BRIAN CAPITAO Following all the recent brouhaha with Edward Snowden, the general public has decided that privacy is a big deal. Mr. Snowden has exposed that the National Security Agency—a US based government agency—has been spying on average citizens…
You might be surprised to know 40 percent of Americans don’t have Internet access
BY: AYA TSINTZIRAS In the age of social media, it seems like we spend a significant portion of our lives online. But it turns out that isn’t true of everyone: new data has shown that in some cities in the…
Internet Trolls And Free Speech Advocates Beware: Internet Laws Are Changing
BY: DANIEL KORN It perhaps goes without saying that the Internet has always been a weird, lawless place. This is what gives it its monumental power, but with freedom comes great responsibility. For every alienated fan boy able to finally…
I got legally ordained as a priest in 5 minutes
BY: KESTREL After spending five minutes on the website of the Universal Life Church of Modesto, California, I now apparently know enough to officiate weddings and funerals. While waiting for my toast to pop on a Thursday afternoon, I killed…