Iris Erdile
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Educator, activist, writer, artist, healer, mystic
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How social media contributes to political polarization
Once a platform for connecting with friends, social media has morphed into a battleground of political ideologies. As fingertips flurry across keyboards, the online world becomes a reflecting pool of society's divisions. From tweets to status updates, the landscape of digital conversation is both a mirror and a catalyst of our political climate.
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in The Swamp
Most Gruesome Unsolved Murder Cases. Content Warning.
Thanks to advancements in fields such as forensic science and DNA analysis, a great many murderers are brought to justice annually. However, this hasn't always been the case, and throughout history, many gruesome murder cases have remained unsolved due to insufficient evidence. lack of science or technology, or flawed investigative techniques. Cases such as these can cause a great deal of anxiety in the public, who imagine that they or their loved ones could be the victim of homocidal violence and never face justice.
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in Criminal
China's Population Crisis. Content Warning.
An interesting demographic trend with profound implications for China's population is occuring. During most of the past six decades, birth rates in China remained high and the population grew. However, in 2022, China experienced more deaths than births, leading to a population decline for the first time in 60 years. Understanding the significance of this requires considering China's status as the world's manufacturing hub, largely due to its vast population. Manufacturing contributes nearly 30% of the country's economic output. Despite a loss of nearly a million people in 2022, China's population remains at its peak, with approximately 1.4 billion individuals. Yet, projections suggest it could decrease by almost half by the century's end. Over the years, China's growth and governmental policies have influenced its population dynamics. Presently, efforts are being made to stabilize population growth. However, these attempts may come too late.
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in Earth
