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When love isn't enough Before people get married there's usually this euphoria that accompanies a meeting with the bride or groom to be. At such meets there's usually this feeling that can only be explained by those who have experienced it. This feeling has been captured with an assortment of words. Some have described it as having butterflies in the tummy while others have dubbed it being lovestruck. Unfortunately the intensity of this feeling tends to diminish as time…
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Social media and Schadenfreude disorder The last time you watched a supposedly 'funny' video which featured something unfortunate or bad being done to someone all in the name of pranking, what was your initial reaction? For most persons I am quite sure that it was one of amusement. This reaction of amusement to a scene where an individual is experiencing distress is certainly not normal but unfortunately it is now fast becoming the new normal, thanks to social media. Social…
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The misuse or abuse of social media is subtly creating a generation of people with schadenfreude disorder . Read more via the link below https://read.cash/@M3i/social-media-and-schadenfreude-disorder-681b6f8e
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A newbie guide to investing At one point or the other in order to improve our financial situation, we're likely to have though about investing. Good investments can turn one's life around for better and set one on the path for financial freedom. Conversely a bad investment decision can have catastrophic consequences which may fail to recover from. Thus before investing, it's essential to consider the following factors: 1. Financial Goals: Determine your investment…
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Hackers on the prowl A couple of days ago I received an e-mail from my bank. It contained a security advisory about a new method hackers had developed and could use to hack the account of unsuspecting customers. The hackers would send the target an email purportedly from the bank prompting them to take an urgent action to secure their account. The email would supposedly contain a link that would lead to the bank's website for the customer to take the necessary action. The…
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Can anything good come out of social engineering The use of social engineering continues to be an issue that is subject to ethical considerations because of the risk of abuse. Some of the rather malicious ends to which it has been applied include the following: 1. **Phishing:** Sending emails or messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, often containing urgent requests to click on malicious links or provide sensitive information like passwords or credit card…
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Coping with addiction Addiction is a complex and chronic condition characterized by the compulsive engagement in a rewarding stimulus, despite adverse consequences. It often involves substances like drugs or alcohol, but can also include behaviors such as gambling, gaming, or even excessive smartphone use. The brain's reward system is affected, leading to a strong desire for the substance or behavior, difficulty in controlling it, and withdrawal symptoms when not engaged in…
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Blockchain technology: The present and future Blockchain technology is a decentralized and distributed digital system of ledgers that records transactions across multiple computers in a manner that is secure and transparent. It operates via a network of nodes that validate and store transactions in chronological order, forming a chain of blocks. Each block contains a set of transactions and a cryptographic link to the previous block. This ensures the integrity and…
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The future of work Previously people got job placements in the traditional workspace environment based solely on their qualifications or skills contained in their resume . However sometimes it turns out that the practical applications of the skills or capabilities claimed were deficient. Though this approach is still being used as a baseline for recruitment there's been a shift in favour of practical or hands on experience. The focus now especially with technology disrupting…