Art by Sybil ZhangIt seems like every other week another article comes out about how technology is ruining lives, turning the populous into brain dead zombies who can't be without their phones for 20 minutes and are addicted to the dopamine dose they get every time someone likes their post on Facebook. People love to harken back to the old days of yore when apparently everyone … [Read more...] about Embrace the Tech Age
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Encourage Children to Live Outside of Their Screens
Art by Sybil ZhangI LOVE YouTube. Without it I wouldn't be able to watch David Dobrik's vlogs and get post notifications every time the most recent Chanel fashion show is uploaded. Most children would rather watch YouTube videos and play Minecraft on their iPads than go to the beach or play with their friends outside. This becomes an issue when children are expected to interact … [Read more...] about Encourage Children to Live Outside of Their Screens
Learn Proper Museum Etiquette in the Instagram Age
Art by Sybil ZhangIn July a woman came into the 14th Factory, an art installation in Los Angeles. Like most millennials, a phone was in hand and a selfie was snapped. Unlike most millennials, her selfie resulted in $200,000 worth of damage after she fell backwards in the worst game of dominoes to ever ensue.This unfortunate museum blunder is not the only one of its kind. In the … [Read more...] about Learn Proper Museum Etiquette in the Instagram Age
Get Serious About Email Exchanges
Graphic by Nate BartonA well-written email for any situation is an example of how mature, serious and classic its writer is. It establishes credibility and gives a chance for the writer to exemplify his or her writing skills. Although writing letters can be seen as a lost art in the tech-driven world that is 2017, the email provides a link from past to present, and separates … [Read more...] about Get Serious About Email Exchanges
Avoid Internet Panic
Art by Peau PorotesanoThere are many competing ideas on the effects of our digital age. Technological advancements, especially surrounding the Internet, are blamed for nearly every social problem — procrastination, isolation and economic failures, for example. However, panic is the wrong response to these problems. It is vital that society accepts these changes and works … [Read more...] about Avoid Internet Panic