Read this on Mirror Two days ago, Twitter released a new feature allowing users to connect their crypto wallet and choose an NFT to use as a profile picture. To show the authenticity, your profile picture will now display in the shape of a hexagon if ownership is verified by a blockchain. As insignificant as… Continue reading Twitter Just Released a Feature That Blesses NFT’s for the Masses. Here’s How It Could Change Things.
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Maika’s Notes on the New Year – 2022 List
Short and sweet 🙂 For 5 years in a row, I’ve done my monthly challenges: one different challenge each month, for an entire year. The list included everything from holding a 3 minute handstand everyday, to not spending any money, and everything in between (Find my 2021 and 2020 lists). There were all kinds of… Continue reading Maika’s Notes on the New Year – 2022 List
From Cirque Du Soleil to Forbes 30 Under 30 – How a Career of Acrobatics Turned into Founding a Tech Company
Earlier this month, I woke up to a ping from my cofounder: “wholy sh** you made the list.” The elusive Forbes list had been on my radar since its inception in 2011. Over the years I would infrequently meet members that toted the label through global travelers, the Stanford network, and other realms. The people… Continue reading From Cirque Du Soleil to Forbes 30 Under 30 – How a Career of Acrobatics Turned into Founding a Tech Company
What Happens to Your Social Media After You Die? (A Guide)
These days, social media use is increasingly prevalent among most people and cultures. While these platforms give us a great outlet for connecting with one another during our lifetimes, it begs the question: what happens to our social media accounts after we die? Social media platforms each have different policies when it comes to accounts… Continue reading What Happens to Your Social Media After You Die? (A Guide)
There Will Be More Dead People on Facebook Than Alive…What About the Rest of the Internet?
(*note – we know that Facebook is now called Meta, but we’ll be using their original name for the time being while people get used to the name change) People die every day – that’s a simple fact of life. Yet, in this increasingly digital age, even the deceased can live on in uncomfortable ways… Continue reading There Will Be More Dead People on Facebook Than Alive…What About the Rest of the Internet?
How Many Days do You Have Left to Live? The Webacy Plugin Memento Mori and Motivational Tool
Earlier this week, I announced Webacy’s soft-launch. I’m beyond excited for Webacy to be out in the world, and wanted to introduce a companion product that highlights the philosophy behind the company: the Webacy Life Counter and Motivational Quote Productivity Browser Plugin! ‘Memento mori’ is Latin for ‘Remember that you [have to] die.’ It’s often… Continue reading How Many Days do You Have Left to Live? The Webacy Plugin Memento Mori and Motivational Tool
What Do We Truly “Own” Digitally?
In the physical world, we own things that are tangible. We build our lives around our possessions — most of the time. Homes, cars, and money are tangible things we can touch and see. But in the digital world, we still live our “online lives”. We think we own a lot of these things, or… Continue reading What Do We Truly “Own” Digitally?
Our Digital Lives are Truly Complex
In an increasingly digital world, it’s hard to deny the impact of new technologies and innovation on our daily lives. For some, there is even a notable distinction between their in-person life and their digital one. For others, they may seem similar. Our digital lives have become more complex and involved than ever before. Where… Continue reading Our Digital Lives are Truly Complex
Why Do We Fear Death?
When we think of death and feel fear, what is it that we are truly afraid of?
Stoicism and Acrobatics Part I: A Podcast
I don’t write about philosophy. I read a lot about philosophy, and I like to discuss philosophy with others… I just don’t write about it. It could be the barrier of “it’s kind of hard,” or the terrible experiences I had during my philosophy classes at Stanford. Regardless, I met some cool guys that have… Continue reading Stoicism and Acrobatics Part I: A Podcast