Tag: ICM501
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Breaking the Twitter Habit

Compared to other peers my age, I’m a late-stage Boomer when it comes to social media. I never use my personal Facebook, haven’t posted on Instagram in months and only have Snapchat installed on my phone for an occasional group chat with college buddies. The only social media I regularly use is Twitter, as I…
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The Gamification of Silicon Valley and What That Means For the Future of Video Games

Video games have changed a lot in the 50 years since their introduction into popular culture. From primitive recreations of ping-pong to ultra-realistic first-person shooters, video games have gone through a technological and cultural renaissance. When it comes to gaming, there is one massively popular game people might not see as one. It has been…
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How Smartphones Sabotage Our Learning Capabilities

Smartphones have changed our lives, for better and for worse. These tiny computers in our pockets allow us to connect with family, search for huge amounts of information online, and do high-quality professional photography and videography. However, smartphones have a negative impact on our abilities to learn. Whether it is constantly dropping tasks to check…