Category: Society

How streaming & VR are leaving middle-aged and older adults behind

Streaming services and virtual reality are leaving middle-aged and older adults behind, threatening cultural diversity and individual identity.

The Silent Scream: How Streaming Services and Virtual Reality are Leaving Middle-Aged and Older Adults Behind

In a world where technology is constantly advancing at breakneck speeds, one group of people is being left behind: middle-aged and older adults (ages 40 and above). While the younger generation is seamlessly adapting to the rise of streaming services and virtual reality (VR) in entertainment consumption, those from previous generations are struggling to keep pace. Continue reading “How streaming & VR are leaving middle-aged and older adults behind”

How social media is manipulating young women

Social media is manipulating young women’s perceptions of health and beauty, promoting false claims & unrealistic ideals that lead to anxiety & financial strain.

The Dark Side of Health and Wellness: How Social Media is Manipulating Young Women

Part 1: The Problem of Misleading Online Advertisements

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in online health advertisements targeting young women. These ads are often misleading and false, promoting unproven or exaggerated products as solutions to various health issues. Continue reading “How social media is manipulating young women”

Japan’s abandoned homes are becoming social media sensations

TikTok creators buying abandoned Japanese homes to renovate them sparks a cultural and economic debate over gentrification, community identity, and heritage preservation.

The Akiya Renaissance: How TikTokers are Buying Up Japan’s Abandoned Homes

In recent years, a peculiar trend has been sweeping across Japan’s rural areas, leaving in its wake a trail of renovated homes and a flurry of social media activity. The phenomenon in question is the buying and renovating of abandoned homes known as “akiyas” by TikTok creators, who have turned these neglected structures into Instagram-worthy havens. Continue reading “Japan’s abandoned homes are becoming social media sensations”

The rise of tech solutions for opioid overdoses

Can Technology Save Lives of Those Struggling Alone from Overdose?

Fatal Overdoses: Can Technology Save the Lives of Those Struggling Alone?

The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across the globe, leaving in its wake a trail of devastation and despair. One of the most insidious aspects of this crisis is the alarming rate of solitary overdoses – individuals who die alone, often with no one to call for help or administer a lifesaving antidote. Continue reading “The rise of tech solutions for opioid overdoses”

The future of mental health and relationships

Amy Wu’s AI mental health app, Manifest, aims to combat loneliness in Gen Z, while groundbreaking skin research offers new perspectives on aging and societal well-being.

The Intersection of AI, Longevity, and Human Connection: Navigating the Future

Part 1: AI and Mental Health — A New Era of Support

In an age marked by rapid technological advancements, Amy Wu, the visionary founder of the AI-based mental health app Manifest, stands at the forefront of a transformative movement aimed at combating loneliness among Generation Z. With a substantial investment of $3.4 million in seed funding, Manifest seeks to bridge the emotional gap facing young adults today by providing a user-friendly platform designed specifically for those grappling with emotional challenges. Continue reading “The future of mental health and relationships”

The trap of the endless pursuit of happiness

Humans constantly seek happiness but inevitably adapt to experiences, rendering them ineffective in providing lasting satisfaction.

Hedonic Adaptation: The Unrelenting Pursuit of Happiness

As human beings, we are constantly seeking ways to increase our happiness and well-being. We buy new cars, take exotic vacations, and engage in thrilling activities, all in the hopes of achieving a state of eternal bliss. Continue reading “The trap of the endless pursuit of happiness”

America’s retirement crisis: a threat to seniors’ financial stability

America’s retirement crisis threatens millions of seniors with poverty and homelessness due to insufficient savings and rising healthcare costs.

Headline: America’s Retirement Crisis: A Threat to Seniors’ Financial Stability

As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, the retirement crisis in America has reached alarming proportions. Millions of seniors are struggling to make ends meet due to insufficient savings and rising healthcare costs, leaving them vulnerable to poverty and even homelessness. Continue reading “America’s retirement crisis: a threat to seniors’ financial stability”

US suicide rate plateaus at record high

US suicide rate plateaus at record high, experts warn of ongoing crisis with 49,300 reported deaths in 2023.

US Suicide Rate Plateaus at Record High: Experts Warn of Ongoing Crisis

The United States has been grappling with a growing mental health crisis for nearly two decades, and the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that US suicides have remained at a record high level in 2023. With approximately 49,300 reported deaths, this number is eerily similar to the 49,500 reported in 2022. Continue reading “US suicide rate plateaus at record high”

California takes lead on regulating artificial intelligence

California passes laws regulating artificial intelligence, including requiring online platforms to label or remove election-related deepfakes.

California Takes Lead on Regulating Artificial Intelligence

In a bold move, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed five new laws into effect in California, making it a leader in regulating artificial intelligence, particularly when it comes to preventing AI deepfakes from influencing elections. These laws are significant steps towards harnessing the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks and demonstrate the state’s commitment to protecting citizens from the potential dangers of this technology. Continue reading “California takes lead on regulating artificial intelligence”

Tiktok’s fate in washington

TikTok faces a US court hearing over allegations it poses a national security risk due to ties with China’s government.

TikTok’s Fate in Washington: Can China-Backed App Survive National Security Scrutiny?

The battle between the US government and TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media app, has reached its boiling point. Next week, a court hearing will take place in Washington D.C., where the fate of the popular app will be decided. Continue reading “Tiktok’s fate in washington”