In today’s digital age, children are growing up exposed to technology, with social media platforms offering unprecedented opportunities for connection and communication. However, alongside the benefits come significant risks, as children are increasingly vulnerable to exploitation, harassment, and overexposure online. To address these concerns and ensure the safety and well-being of young users, policymakers must […]

Overall, our group demonstrated capability in addressing the problem by identifying key elements such as stakeholders, causes, and effects, and thinking up feasible solutions. The deliberation engaged the audience, and fostered deep reflection as well as more complex thinking. Our Penn State-specific problem had broad applicability, extending to other universities and institutions across the United […]

The DaddyOFive YouTube channel and its recent controversy sparked widespread outrage and scrutiny, serving as a stark reminder of the ethical boundaries and responsibilities inherent in family vlogging. Created by Mike and Heather Martin, the channel initially gained popularity for its “prank” videos featuring their five children. However, the content soon garnered attention for all […]

From the first moment I saw this image, it resonated with me. The subway is often associated with a sense of monotony, routine, and perhaps even a degree of discomfort. In this context, the image of a person genuinely smiling stands out as a stark contrast. The contrast between the individual’s positive demeanor and the generally […]

In recent years, the United States has experienced an unprecedented number of elderly citizens. Similar to the problem addressed in the Ted Talk I analyzed, there is a call for policy change in order to tackle the issue. For my project, I’m aiming to focus on four central eras that have contributed to the problem […]

While many of us plan to retire as early as possible, for a vast majority of the world this is not the case. For those living in poverty or without access to proper healthcare, aging is an alarming and shameful process. Without a means to make money, many elderly people fall into an even deeper […]

Every time a person gets in a car, they are putting someone’s life at risk. Whether it be their own or someone else’s, operating a machine weighing over two tons comes at a price. Over 1.3 million deaths are attributed to car accidents worldwide. With this statistic, you would expect people to react by driving […]

This was a 2011 campaign promoting Mr. Clean. The ad’s intended audience was women-specifically mothers- for the holiday; however, for obvious reasons, it received major backlash and skepticism. The ad almost seems commanding, claiming mothers need to “get back to the job that really matters.” This is clearly an extremely sexist message, implying that a […]

As we continue to see the burgeoning effects of climate change on our nation, we are also witnessing its impacts on the media as well. While there has been a notable increase in awareness and discussions about climate change, the media surrounding environmental issues remains deeply divided, influenced by various factors including political ideology, media […]