Meditations on our Spring 2016 Digerati

Are we controlling technology, or is technology controlling us?

The internet and how we use it

Born in North London, Andrew was always very keen on his studies, for he earned a bachelor’s degree in history in the University of London. He later studied in the University of Sarajevo, Yugoslavia as well as earning a master’s degree in political science in the University…

Can’t Remember, Just Google It

“What’s it called again? It’s a kind of spatula.The thing you use to spread frosting on a cake….” Chances are you have gone through such an experience of trying so hard to remember the name of something and being able to clearly see it in your head but unable to put a name…

Learning the Game to Fit the Manual

Despite what any parent had said before, video games are a great way to learn about the real…

Video Games Can Make You Smarter

The image above is a screenshot of gameplay in Starcraft 2 — a fast paced real-time Multiplayer Online…

Why Are Teenagers Online So Often?

My parents have told me in numerous occasions “Jeffrey you’re addicted to your phone” and I respond with a smirk because I think of what I am doing on my phone most of the time and the amount of time someone like my sister is on the phone. I spend some time on…

Aaron Swartz: “I want to make the world a better place.”

“Growing up, I slowly had this process of realizing that all…

One Connected World

Facebook is slowly taking over the world and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has a huge idea of having people all around…

No Secrets, We Are Always Being Watched

Glenn Greenwald, born on March 6, 1967, is an American…