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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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?
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
5 Coding Lessons I Learned This Summer
I’m working as a research intern for 10 weeks in the Gates building at Stanford University. (There’s quite a bit of technical jargon in here. I’ve tried to link to explanatory websites and posts.) It’s nothing like the fantasy of stuffy basements, spending hours standing over glass cases in clear white lab… Continue reading 5 Coding Lessons I Learned This Summer