Whether it’s to soothe the mind after a rough day of online classes or inject that much-needed shot of fun in a conversation, memes have become the go-to fallback mechanism for almost the entirety of the current generation. Initiating outrageous conversations and crazy ideas such as “meme investing,” memes have … Continue Reading
Off The Grid
What started it all off was me realising I couldn’t double-tap the most recent Kylie Jenner Instagram post. There she was, wearing a tight nude dress with sky-high stilettos posing perfectly in front of her mansion—and here I am, sitting in my day-old pyjamas, munching on a half-empty can of … Continue Reading
Cicada 3301: A Take On The Internet’s Biggest Mystery
Prologue
A year has passed since I went completely off the grid, like a ghost among the lifeless masses with no prior records of having ever existed. It’s 0600 hours, and I begin to do the daily deeds of a new day. I eat my breakfast and drive to the … Continue Reading
Do You Dare To Have An Opinion Online?
The year began like any other year, with New Year’s parties, exams, and ill-fated gym memberships. The Internet remained a valid, virtual alternative to the real world and its in-person interactions. Then came along a virus, and the lockdown that soon followed made the online world the only world. This … Continue Reading
Behind the Screen : The Mathematics of Manipulation
As everyone is becoming more aware of it, especially in an ongoing pandemic, social media plays a significant role in many lives. Social media networking sites have made communicating and connecting to the world effortless for us. Be it Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube — these big names have … Continue Reading