friendship
C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
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 khan2 months ago in Humans
Digital Shadows: How Our Online Lives Shape Who We Are
We live in a world where almost every thought, habit, and interaction leaves a digital trace. Every post we make, every story we share, every “like” or reaction contributes to a vast, invisible record of our lives. These traces—our digital shadows—are shaping more than just algorithms; they are shaping us.
By Yasir khan2 months ago in Humans
We Are Training Technology More Than It Is Training Us
Most conversations about technology focus on what machines are learning. We talk about artificial intelligence becoming smarter, algorithms improving, and systems adapting faster than ever. The common fear is that technology is watching us, analyzing us, and eventually outgrowing us. But there’s a quieter truth hiding in plain sight. Technology is learning because we are teaching it—constantly, unintentionally, and without pause.
By Yasir khan2 months ago in Humans
The Age of Invisible Technology: How Silence Became the Most Powerful Feature
Technology used to announce itself loudly. New devices arrived with dramatic launches, glowing screens, and long lists of features designed to impress. Faster processors, bigger storage, sharper displays—progress was measured by how much more we could pack into a single machine. The louder the innovation, the better it seemed.
By Yasir khan2 months ago in Humans
7 Deadly Sins of the Bible in Detail
The Bible teaches us that sin is not simply wrongdoing but a separation between humanity and God. Sin corrupts both spirit and society, distorting the divine image within us. Among the many forms of sin described in Scripture, seven have traditionally been recognized as especially destructive to the soul. These are known as the Seven Deadly Sins. They represent the root causes of moral decay and vices that distort character, fuel rebellion against God, and destroy relationships with others.
By The Big Bad 2 months ago in Humans
Depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It’s a serious mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. It can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming and take away the joy from things that used to be enjoyable. Understanding depression is important because it affects millions of people worldwide, and it can be treated with the right help.
By shaoor afridi2 months ago in Humans
A Tale of tow Constitutions
It should now be apparent that it is not a coincidence that the United States, and not Mexico, adopted and enforced a constitution that espoused democratic principles, created limitations on the use of political power, and distributed that power broadly in society. The document that the delegates sat down to write in Philadelphia in May 1787 was the outcome of a long process initiated by the formation of the General Assembly in Jamestown in 1619.
By Hafeez Alam2 months ago in Humans
Why Winter Brings Back the Love You Thought You’d Healed From
Winter has a way of reviving old love, forgotten heartbreaks, and emotions you thought you’d healed from. This deeply human article explores why cold seasons trigger emotional relapses, loneliness, and soul-level memories… through psychology, neuroscience, nostalgia, and the quiet honesty of winter itself.
By F. M. Rayaan2 months ago in Humans
The Fuss Over Third Places Is Valid
Too many buzzwords and concepts are so hard to define; instead, third places are easy to define, which gives us a promising start. They are, according to Ray Oldenburg (The Great Good Place, 1989), the spaces where we choose to spend our time when we are not at home or work/school.
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P 2 months ago in Humans
