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The podcast recently discussed advancements in AI-powered wearable health monitors and their impact on personalized medicine. These technologies are reshaping healthcare by enabling real time monitoring and tailored treatments.​
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April 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Fripp shows how wellness is more than fitness, it’s tied to how we connect online. It made me reflect on how much my mood shifts depending on what I scroll through. We overlook how social media shapes our mental state. Being more mindful online could help protect our overall well being. #comm345
April 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Florida's new law prohibits kids under 14 from using social media, aiming to protect mental health. However, critics argue it may infringe on rights and be difficult to enforce. How do we balance protecting youth with preserving digital freedoms?
Behind Florida’s New Social-Media Ban by WSJ Tech News Briefing
Behind Florida’s New Social-Media Ban from WSJ Tech News Briefing on Podchaser, aired Wednesday, 27th March 2024. The biggest social-media platforms have tens of millions of teen users in the U.S., ac...
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April 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
An interesting takeaway from this chapter on Art is how digital art reshapes identity and self expression. Social media turns identity into curated art, where we perform more than we express. As memes evolve into modern, are we losing authenticity or simply redefining it? #comm345
April 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Australia's new law banning children under 16 from using social media. Aims to protect young users from harm but has raised concerns about privacy and access to supportive online communities. It made me reflect on the balance between safeguarding youth and preserving their digital autonomy. #comm345
April 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
An interesting takeaway from Our Transformed Selves by Diana Daly is how digital memorials reshape grief and identity online. It made me reflect on how social media keeps people alive in memory, changing how we mourn and connect with loss in the digital age. #comm345
April 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Instagram's AI chatbots shows how fast tech is blending personal interaction with automation. It made me wonder if AI starts managing our digital relationships, how do we keep the social in social media from becoming purely artificial? #comm345

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Instagram starts letting people create AI versions of themselves
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April 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This reading made me reflect on how much of my self image is influenced by what I post and how others respond. The reading shows how social media encourages us to perform for others,. It reminds me how relationships online can feel real but they’re still shaped by algorithms and visibility. #comm345
April 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Judge ruled that Arkansas' social media age-verification law is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment. This brings up key questions about how to protect kids online without taking away free speech. Shows how hard it is for lawmakers to regulate digital platforms fairly. #comm345
April 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Social media shapes identity by influencing how we present ourselves online. It made me think about whether we’re truly being ourselves or just creating a version that others will approve of. Are we shaping our identities, or is social media shaping them for us? #comm345
April 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The UK’s telecom regulator, Ofcom, is working on letting mobile companies team up with satellites like Starlink to send 4G and 5G signals straight to phones. This could fix bad service in rural areas. The UK might be the first in Europe to do this.

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Brits in line for huge 5G boost that will END pesky signal 'not spots' for good
BRITS could have 4G and 5G beamed to their smartphones from space in new plans drafted by the UK’s telecoms regulator. Ofcom has proposed phone companies team up with satellite-broadband prov…
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March 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Memes shape how we see the world. Quick, funny, but powerful. Daly shows how they spread ideas fast, making them more than just jokes. It’s wild how they influence opinions without us even noticing. I wonder, are we thinking for ourselves, or just repeating what we scroll past?
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March 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A Wired article talks about how AI-generated influencers are taking over Instagram. These fake models use AI-created faces but steal real people's content to make money. This is hurting real creators who lose income. It makes me wonder how will social media handle fake influencers? #comm345
March 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
One key takeaway from reading on activism is how social media can be a powerful tool for raising awareness but can also lead to shallow activism. While online support is helpful, I believe real change happens when digital efforts translate into real world action and commitment. #comm345
March 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Google's Project Starline is bringing 3D video calls without headsets. Making virtual conversations feel more real. This could change social interactions, but will it be accessible to everyone or just a high end corporate tool? New tech must prioritize equity, not just innovation. #comm345
March 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Social media helps spread awareness about gender inequality but it can also cause unfair stereotypes. It gives a voice to people who might didn't have on but it also brings negativity. I think this shows how powerful social media is. It can create change, but it’s not always perfect. #comm345
March 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A recent article talks about how AI chatbots made their own way of talking to work faster. This makes people wonder if we really know what AI is doing and if we can control it. As AI keeps getting better, we need to make sure it stays in line with what people want and understand. #comm345
February 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The reading highlights that computers rely on human programming to function. Unlike humans, who can think creatively, computers strictly follow the instructions they are given. They lack the ability to truly think for themselves which making them dependent on humans for every task. #comm345
February 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Scientists found a new way to make wireless networks faster and more reliable. This could mean better internet for everyone, but it also makes me wonder, will more connected systems be easier to hack? As we improve tech, how do we keep security strong? (sciencedaily.com) #comm345
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February 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Online privacy norms keep changing and what feels private today might be public tomorrow. One key takeaway is how personal data can be used in ways we don’t expect. Should social media platforms be required to notify users whenever their data is shared or used past its original purpose? #comm345
February 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM