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The Clean Up
The holidays are done and reality has returned, along with those pounds you lost during the entire year and now have to lose all over again. Don’t cringe. We all do it. It’s the holidays, when all the things you have gone without all year, come seeping out of every corner of everyone’s kitchens.
By Alexandra Grantabout a month ago in Humans
When Generals Rule and Generation Pay the Price . Content Warning.
I was reading the viral article by a Gen Z, Nizamani and felt that I was listening to Mamdani the Mayor of New York another Gen Z. As a baby boomer I must be worried about the situation and acknowledge that it is really over, but the occupant generals, bureaucrats and so-called puppet politicians will not understand that the time for baby boomers is over and ready to listen the music of Gen z and Alpha. We must go back in the history of Pakistan where the generals took over the country and drove it into desolation. First General came to power in 1957 and left the country in humiliation in the beginning he was a hero when he left he was called a dog, I must say he was better than all other occupiers, the country saw some development, infrastructure, industry and agriculture improving, In one part of the country looks better but in other part the hate and felling of betrayal growing, the credit of development can not be given to army general the credit goes to efficient and patriots buroucrates young and energetic graduates took part in Pakistan movement with Quaid Azam and played a crucial role to establish the different departments of country, the baby boomers of the time sincer, educated and full of energy. In the development phase, democracy was lost and naked dictatorship emerged.
By Asad syed about a month ago in Humans
The Dual Edge of the Digital Revolution: Social Media’s Rapid Growth and the Proliferation of Explicit Content
The dawn of the 21st century heralded a communication revolution unlike any other, with social media platforms emerging from niche digital communities to integral facets of global society. The growth has been extraordinary: in 2004, MySpace was the first platform to hit a million users, yet by 2025, over 5.17 billion people—roughly 64.4% of the world’s population—were using social media daily. This rapid development has democratized information access, facilitated global connections, and created a multi-billion dollar advertising industry. However, this expansion has a dark undercurrent: the widespread, often inadvertent, emergence of sexually explicit content and pornography in user feeds and even, at times, advertisements. This phenomenon presents a complex challenge for platforms, users, and global regulators striving to balance free expression with user safety, particularly for minors.
By husseinabout a month ago in Humans
The Fear of Becoming Irrelevant in a Rapidly Changing World
There is a quiet anxiety many people carry today, even if they rarely talk about it out loud. It shows up in small moments of doubt, in passing thoughts late at night, and in sudden comparisons we didn’t intend to make. It’s the fear that the world is moving forward too fast and that somehow, we are being left behind.
By Zeenat Chauhanabout a month ago in Humans
The People Who Sit by the Window
Buildings blurred into one another, storefronts flickered past like unfinished thoughts, and the sunlight slipped through the windows at an angle that made everything feel temporary. Emma always sat by the window. Not because she loved the view, but because it gave her something to focus on when her thoughts became too loud.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
January 2
January 2 Captain’s Log Star date: January 2, 2026 Another Christmas and New Year have gone by and I just watched my heart drive away, taking another tiny piece of me with him. This happens every time my son visits and then head home. He’s may only son, so, the ache feels painfully deep.
By Alexandra Grantabout a month ago in Humans
Why East Asian Societies Win Systems but Lose Mental Peace
In the glittering skylines of Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai, one witnesses the pinnacle of human organization. East Asian societies have mastered the art of building efficient, high-performing systems that propel economies, education, and innovation to global dominance. From Japan's bullet trains that run with split-second precision to South Korea's tech giants like Samsung dominating the smartphone market, these nations exemplify systemic excellence. Yet, beneath this veneer of success lies a profound paradox: the very mechanisms that drive their triumphs often come at the expense of mental peace. High suicide rates, burnout epidemics, and widespread anxiety plague these populations, raising a critical question why do East Asian societies win at systems but lose at mental well-being?
By Arjun. S. Gaikwadabout a month ago in Humans
New Year, Really?
I don't know what you did on New Year's Eve, but I was sitting listening to my neighbour rattling my house with his bass-dominated tunes. Obviously, the guy and his Mrs have a right to party, but is it really necessary to blast my wall down like the trumpeters from Jericho? Thumping bass and the volume turned up so loud that it distorts the music. Mind you, whether you can call it music is another thing. But hey, Im biased, each to their own, I guess.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a month ago in Humans
2025 Article Recap: In Case You Missed It
I took a short publishing pause at the end of 2025, and a few people asked the same question when I came back. If I missed some of your work, where should I start?
By Dr. Mozelle Martinabout a month ago in Humans
Midnight Bridge: New Year’s Eve Around the World
The clock is ticking. December 31st drifts quietly through cities and villages, markets and quiet homes, carrying with it a strange energy. People everywhere sense it, something is ending, something is about to begin.
By Aarsh Malikabout a month ago in Humans
The Attention Economy Is Quietly Rewriting Our Minds — and Most People Don’t Notice
Every time you unlock your phone, scroll a feed, or tap a notification, you are participating in something far bigger than momentary distraction. You are engaging in what experts call the attention economy — a system where human focus is the most valuable resource on Earth. This isn’t hyperbole. It’s reality. For the companies that fuel the modern internet, your attention is currency. Every second spent watching, clicking, or reacting generates data that platforms use to predict your behavior, tailor your feed, and pull you deeper into their ecosystem. And the consequences go beyond algorithms. They are reshaping how we think, feel, and decide — often without our conscious awareness.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
The Day My Phone Started Knowing Me Better Than I Did
It started with a notification I almost ignored. “Good morning, Alex. Based on your sleep patterns, we’ve adjusted your morning schedule. Coffee is ready at 7:15. You might want to leave home at 8:03 instead of 8:10.” I froze. My phone had never spoken to me like this before. Sure, it suggested playlists, predicted traffic, and reminded me of appointments. But it had never calculated me this precisely. Curiosity overcame caution. I followed its instructions. The coffee was perfect. Traffic was lighter than usual. I arrived at work feeling oddly efficient.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans