Mon Ibrahim
The decline of handwritten communications
March 25, 2025 6:32 am
I was rummaging over old files one Sunday to see which ones were no longer important and could be disposed of. A sudden pang of nostalgia hit me as I noticed a small, worn leather journal before me. It was filled with handwritten notes. Reviewing the pages, I remembered when handwriting was the only way to take notes. When was I last composed something handwritten, at least a full page?
Political messages should aim to unite, not divide
March 18, 2025 1:33 am
The noise is almost at its peak, although the elections are still about two months away. Recent national events have added to the deafening pitch, and everyone seems to struggle to navigate the smoke-filled national political landscape. It has become challenging to distinguish what is factual from misinformation with all the echo chambers provided by social media.
The complex world of regulating social media influencers
March 10, 2025 4:13 pm
The dawn of the internet era gave rise to a new phenomenon known as digital influencers. Initially intended to sway consumers on products and services, digital influencers have evolved into various forms, including political advocacy, and have emerged as a powerful force in the digital age. However, their impact has raised concerns about transparency, consumer protection, privacy, the malicious spread of fake news, and ethical standards.
Strange times ahead
March 03, 2025 11:19 pm
The unexpected reception that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky got when he visited the US White House last week sent seismic tremors felt in all corners of the globe. It solicited a broad spectrum of reactions ranging from comedy to serious analysis. The new US President is dead serious in taking on unorthodox tactics to finally solve the problems of the world that are costing the American people a significant amount of money by playing its role as the global policeman.
Social media and scams: Why less is more for our online safety
February 25, 2025 12:31 am
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It connects us with friends and family, keeps us informed about current events, facts, and fake news, provides us with our daily dose of saucy gossip, and allows us to express ourselves. However, most of us have become so dependent on it that we forget that social media platforms have become breeding grounds for scams.