Deepfakesโhighly realistic, AIโgenerated fake videos, images and audioโare rapidly reshaping how we decide whatโs real. Once, a photo or recording felt like solid proof; now, almost anything we see or … Read more
In its eighth year, the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh has moved from emergency to a deeply entrenched, and increasingly fragile, status quo. More than a million Rohingya refugees who fled … Read more
DiellaโAlbaniaโs headline-grabbing โAI ministerโโis a state-built artificial intelligence system that began as a virtual assistant on the eAlbania platform and was later elevated to a symbolic cabinet role to tackle … Read more
Every generation loves to think of itself as uniqueโand often, as uniquely burdened. Millennials claim they were cheated by housing bubbles and student debt. Gen Z blames social media and … Read more
About 22 miles (roughly 35 kilometers) northwest of central Seoul, the satellite city of Paju moves to a quieter rhythm. The air is cleaner, traffic thins, and the soundtrack of … Read more
Every now and then, a local story reminds us why booksโquiet, old-school, paper booksโstill matter. In Indiaโs Mithila region, a man named Amal Kumar Jha reportedly claims to have read … Read more
Venezuelan democratic opposition leader Marรญa Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on October 10, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said, citing her โtireless work promoting democratic rightsโ and push … Read more
What is it like to be an AGI? If an AGI were conscious, its โinner lifeโ would likely feel unlike human experience: massively parallel thoughts, nearโperfect recall, fluid selfโmodels, elastic … Read more
There are stories the internet loves because theyโre simple: a lone teenager in snowy Hokkaidล, a shuttered station that keeps its doors open just for her, a railway company that … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days โ from smart assistants finishing our sentences to art-generating programs that create stunning images. But what exactly do terms like Generative AI and … Read more
A 19-year-old scrolls through explicit videos on a smartphone in the privacy of their bedroom. Across the globe, similar scenes play out daily. In an era when 79% of young … Read more
Weโve all experienced the thrill of a great purchase. That new jacket, the latest tech gadget, or a perfectly chosen home decor item can provide a genuine, if temporary, mood … Read more
Most purchases arenโt โrational.โ Theyโre shaped by a handful of reliable psychological leversโloss aversion, anchoring, scarcity, social proof, choice overload, defaults, present bias, and the โwantingโ systemโnow supercharged by digital … Read more
The phrase โAmerican Dreamโ was popularized by historian James Truslow Adams in The Epic of America (1931), a landmark that reframed national ideals during the Great Depression. Adams stressed it … Read more
Can Men and Women Really Be Just Friends? We all recognize the familiar lineโโMen and women canโt be friends; the sex part always gets in the way.โ That quip, heard … Read more
Imagine coming home after a long day and chatting about your feelings with an AI who really listens โ except this AI is embodied in a lifelike robot partner sitting … Read more
Hookup culture โ the practice of casual sexual encounters without expectations of commitment โ has become a buzzword in discussions about modern dating and youth behavior. From college campuses to … Read more
Cancel culture refers to the practice of publicly calling out individuals, organizations, or entities for perceived wrongdoings, often leading to social, professional, or financial consequences. It has become a significant … Read more
In a groundbreaking 2025 meta-analysis involving over 12,000 participants from more than 50 countries, researchers have confirmed a striking and consistent trend: female faces are rated as more attractive than … Read more
Cognitive dissonance, a term coined by social psychologist Leon Festinger in 1957 in his A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, which refers to the discomfort we experience when holding two or … Read more
Reverse prompt engineering refers to the idea that an AI model might not just respond to promptsโit might learn to shape or influence the human behaviors that generate those prompts … Read more
Quantum Dreaming is a metaphorical frameworkโbut also a proposed methodologyโwhere deep learning models are trained not on static, deterministic data but on data encoded with quantum superposition patterns. The idea … Read more
OpenAI Deep Research is another dangerous addition to OpenAI. In early February 2025, it unveiled its new artificial intelligence tool, Deep Research, positioned as a solution for multi-step, in-depth academic … Read more
The OnlyFans controversy and OnlyFans and Education debate has sparked intense public discourse around personal freedom, professional ethics, and societal double standards. As more educators turn to platforms like OnlyFans … Read more
In a world awash with information, nonfiction remains our anchor to reality. It interprets science, history, psychology, politics, and lived experience with the precision of fact and the depth of … Read more
In an era where technology permeates every facet of our lives, the emergence of AI companions, particularly AI girlfriends, has sparked both intrigue and concern. Platforms like Replika have gained … Read more
James Bond films have captivated audiences for over half a century with their blend of thrilling espionage, cinematic spectacle, and signature James Bond style. Spanning six decades, the James Bond … Read more
In today’s fast-paced, competitive world, personal development is not depends on mastering time management which is not an optionโit is a necessity. The demands of modern life, coupled with the … Read more
The age-old debate between free will and determinism continues to captivate philosophers, scientists, and psychologists alike. At its core, the discussion revolves around a fundamental question: Are our thoughts, choices, … Read more
AI and the future of work are rapidly transforming industries across the globe, with profound implications for economies and labor markets. As businesses increasingly adopt artificial intelligence technologies, job automation … Read more