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Is TripAdvisor Covering up Sexual Assaults?

March 26, 2019 · 1 Comment on Is TripAdvisor Covering up Sexual Assaults?

Recently, the popular travel website TripAdvisor has come under fire after news surfaced that they were covering up sexual assaults. On March 5, The Guardian reported that multiple hotels that were being promoted by TripAdvisor had sexual assault allegations against them. Even after the victims …

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How Serious is Internet Censorship?

March 21, 2019 · No Comments on How Serious is Internet Censorship?

One thing that we as Americans take for granted is the Internet and just how free of a place it is. The fact that I can visit any given website at any time is an amazing luxury. Even with this blog that you are currently …

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Why Hackers Are Helpers

March 14, 2019 · No Comments on Why Hackers Are Helpers

When you hear the word “hacker,” you might get scared. Many people associate the word with a bad guy that tries to steal your personal information. This is what we call black hat hackers, criminals who hack in order to hurt others or benefit themselves. …

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Copyright Abuse on YouTube

February 14, 2019 · 2 Comments on Copyright Abuse on YouTube

A couple weeks ago, I made a blog post discussing the copyright protection system used by one of the largest online platforms, YouTube. I introduced the concepts of both automated and manual copyright claiming, and then went on to explain the flaws of the manual …

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Mental Health in the Digital Age

February 6, 2019 · 1 Comment on Mental Health in the Digital Age

Mental illness is on the rise across the globe. Every day, more and more people are suffering from anxiety, depression, eating disorders and many other mental illnesses. There are many proposed reasons for this including increased parental pressures, reduced sleep, and divorces. However, there is …

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YouTube’s Copyright System

January 31, 2019 · No Comments on YouTube’s Copyright System

In my last post I commented on Article 13, a proposed revision to Europe’s online copyright system. This week I am going to stay on the topic of copyright issues and discuss YouTube. YouTube is possibly the biggest media sharing website on the Internet. In …

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How Article 13 Could Change the Internet

January 24, 2019 · 1 Comment on How Article 13 Could Change the Internet

At the end of my previous post I hinted at the topic of this week’s installment. As some of you may have guessed, today we will be discussing Article 13, the so-called “killer of memes.” Now, I am aware that this is a European directive, …

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Remember “Net Neutrality?” What Was That All About?

January 16, 2019 · 2 Comments on Remember “Net Neutrality?” What Was That All About?

We truly live in an amazing world. With the advent of the Internet and social media, our lives are more connected than ever. We have unlimited, untampered, high-speed access to sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. This is (or was) all thanks to a …

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