Year: 2025
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Exploring the concept of “thought crime” in a digital world.
Biometric data — fingerprints, facial scans, iris patterns, voiceprints — offers unparalleled security and convenience in unlocking devices, verifying identities, and accessing services. However, the widespread collection and storage of this uniquely personal information constitute a significant ethical minefield. Unlike passwords, biometrics cannot be changed if compromised, making breaches potentially…
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The Hero’s Journey: A Plotting Potion for Creative Souls
The Hero’s Journey, as outlined by Joseph Campbell, is a classic narrative structure. It’s not a rigid rule book, but a helpful guide. It’s the skeleton on which you hang the meat of your story. As Tom Sherrington advocates, we should use models. Let’s show them a classic film or…
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The impact of hyper-connectivity on mental health.
In controlled or authoritarian societies, “groupthink” — a psychological phenomenon where individuals conform to the majority opinion to maintain harmony, even if it contradicts their own beliefs — becomes a powerful tool for maintaining power. The pressure to conform can be immense, driven by fear of ostracism, punishment, or simply…
Antony West (Author) 