list
What you need to navigate your love life; advice about dating, healthy relationships and dealing with your overbearing mother-in-law.
All Four-Letter Words Aren't Bad
Many four-letter words have come to be considered derogatory or profane. Several four-letter words have been declared legally indecent by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They are banned from use on television, radio, and open-air broadcasting. They are also upsetting for some people to hear.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Humans
7 Ways to Stop Those Annoying Robocalls
If you are like most people, you want those robocalls to stop. Instead of decreasing, they have increased. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that about 163 million robocalls are made every day. YouMail is a company that tracks robocalls and blocks them. The company estimated there were 4.9 billion unwanted U.S. calls last month. Last year, there was an average of 48 billion robocalls. This year, there will be even more.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Humans
The People Who Sit by the Window
Buildings blurred into one another, storefronts flickered past like unfinished thoughts, and the sunlight slipped through the windows at an angle that made everything feel temporary. Emma always sat by the window. Not because she loved the view, but because it gave her something to focus on when her thoughts became too loud.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
Ways To Stay Hydrated Besides Drinking Water
Water is usually the first thing people turn to when they are thirsty. However, water is not the only thing that will quench your thirst and keep you hydrated. You can stay hydrated by drinking other liquids and eating certain foods. With so many options, it is very easy to choose something to drink or eat to stay hydrated.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Humans
Surprising Health Benefits of Owning a Pet
According to the World Atlas, dogs are the most popular pet in the United States, with over 48 million households owning a dog. Cats are ranked as the second most popular pet in the United States, with nearly 32 million households owning one.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Humans
The Attention Economy Is Quietly Rewriting Our Minds — and Most People Don’t Notice
Every time you unlock your phone, scroll a feed, or tap a notification, you are participating in something far bigger than momentary distraction. You are engaging in what experts call the attention economy — a system where human focus is the most valuable resource on Earth. This isn’t hyperbole. It’s reality. For the companies that fuel the modern internet, your attention is currency. Every second spent watching, clicking, or reacting generates data that platforms use to predict your behavior, tailor your feed, and pull you deeper into their ecosystem. And the consequences go beyond algorithms. They are reshaping how we think, feel, and decide — often without our conscious awareness.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
The Day My Phone Started Knowing Me Better Than I Did
It started with a notification I almost ignored. “Good morning, Alex. Based on your sleep patterns, we’ve adjusted your morning schedule. Coffee is ready at 7:15. You might want to leave home at 8:03 instead of 8:10.” I froze. My phone had never spoken to me like this before. Sure, it suggested playlists, predicted traffic, and reminded me of appointments. But it had never calculated me this precisely. Curiosity overcame caution. I followed its instructions. The coffee was perfect. Traffic was lighter than usual. I arrived at work feeling oddly efficient.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
Digital Shadows: How Our Online Lives Shape Who We Are
We live in a world where almost every thought, habit, and interaction leaves a digital trace. Every post we make, every story we share, every “like” or reaction contributes to a vast, invisible record of our lives. These traces—our digital shadows—are shaping more than just algorithms; they are shaping us.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
We Are Training Technology More Than It Is Training Us
Most conversations about technology focus on what machines are learning. We talk about artificial intelligence becoming smarter, algorithms improving, and systems adapting faster than ever. The common fear is that technology is watching us, analyzing us, and eventually outgrowing us. But there’s a quieter truth hiding in plain sight. Technology is learning because we are teaching it—constantly, unintentionally, and without pause.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
The Age of Invisible Technology: How Silence Became the Most Powerful Feature
Technology used to announce itself loudly. New devices arrived with dramatic launches, glowing screens, and long lists of features designed to impress. Faster processors, bigger storage, sharper displays—progress was measured by how much more we could pack into a single machine. The louder the innovation, the better it seemed.
By Yasir khanabout a month ago in Humans
