Alfred Nobel born in Stockholm Sweden, was a really smart guy, known for inventing dynamite. Along that he spoke 6 different languages and had his first at 24 years old. He made tons of money but gave it all to start Nobel Prizes. He had total of 355 inventions and patents all of them. One key detail was he never got married but had three loves, he befriended with one of them for 18 years. And later passed away in 1869.

Alfred Nobel born in Stockholm Sweden, was a really smart guy, known for inventing dynamite. Along that he spoke 6 different languages and had his first at 24 years old. He made tons of money but gave it all to start Nobel Prizes. He had total of 355 inventions and patents all of them. One key detail was he never got married but had three loves, he befriended with one of them for 18 years. And later passed away in 1869.

One thing I would magically like to change is these social media sites to stop collecting users private data, for example iPhones takes photos of user very 5 second from what I heard, which is pure violation of users privacy and unethical. So I would like to stop that and I believe no third person should know whats happening in one life.

Leopold II, the King of Belgium ruled for about 44 years and he was known for how horribly he treated people in the Congo. Congo was basically his personal colony where he did what he felt, he forced people to work in brutal conditions and made tons of money off them. One key detail from the text was that an estimate of a number ranging from 1 million to 15 million of Congolese people died under Leopold II's rule.

I think I see bits of both where I live, Washington. I see a lot of capitalism, most business are privately owned by people and they decide what to make, how much they charge and how much they profit out of it, basically profit is the main priority. However, we also have socialism, like public schools/ colleges, hospitals and public transport like sound transits. Where the goal is to make things as fair as possible for everyone.

This wikipedia article talks about how different cultures use feelings like guilt, shame, or fear to teach people how to act right. One key detail is that in guilt cultures, like in the U.S., people feel bad inside even if no one else knows what they did, it’s more about what you think is right or wrong.

I think public shaming is bad because it's done in front of strangers which leads to one person's low self esteem. Especially, if if the person didn’t do something that bad, but people act like it’s huge that’s not fair. Majority of the time people are just being mean or trying to feel better than someone which is just embarrassing.

I don't think any type of harassment is acceptable/ justified, especially crowd harassment. Even if someone did something wrong, hurting them with a group of people does not justify anything. In my opinion, crowd harassment is done for entertainment purposes or to justify yourself at authority/higher power and simply to hurt others who might be weaker/ or have no power.

The wikipedia articles talks about, the FBI sent Martin Luther King Jr. an anonymous letter along with a tape to scare him, in 1964. The letter insulted him and was a way for the FBI to hint King should kill himself. The letter was found years later, but since it's related to FBI files, it's locked until 2027. One key detail from the text was, the FBI tried to push King to kill himself as part of a secret plan called Cointelpro.

I think social media companies can be held responsible for what people do on their platforms. Let's say, if someone is using instagram to spread lies, scam or bully others, I think companies should step in and stop it since they created the platform. But we can't just say companies are the only ones to look out but users also have to be responsible for what they do.

Obsidian is a natural glass made when volcanic lava cools down fast, once cools its usually black and quite sharp. Obsidian has been used to make tools, weapeans, etc for centuries. One key detail from the article was that, people used to trade it, basically a money source, which makes it very valuable to people.

Yeah, I think I’ve reported people a few times. Sometimes in the comments section, people forget that freedom of speech doesn’t say anything/ everything. Some thoughts are meant to kept to yourself and not everything needs to be posted on someone’s page or in their inbox. Social media isn’t a free pass to say inappropriate things or to scam people.

The article explains how Twitter is being flooded with spam posts like escort ads and gambling content, when people search for big Chinese cities. This is happening during a wave of protests in China against strict COVID rules. One big detail is that the spam is likely meant to hide real news about the protests and stop people from organizing. Another important thing is that Twitter got rid of the team that used to handle spam and fake info, which is probably making the problem worse.

This article explains that neurodiversity is about how everyone’s brain works in its own unique way, and that’s totally normal. It’s not always something that needs to be changed, it’s just different. The idea started with autistic people standing up for themselves and now includes things like ADHD and dyslexia too. One important point is that the term “neurodiversity” was first used by Judy Singer back in the 1990s. Another key point is that trying to "fix" neurodivergent people can actually hurt their mental health and make them feel like something’s wrong with them.

Sometimes social media makes me feel like I’m not good enough. I see people doing cool stuff or looking perfect, and I start comparing myself, which is just another roller coaster ride. Other times I also feel that social media wastes a lot of my time and makes me feel drained out. On the other hand, it helps me feel less alone. I can talk to friends, see funny posts, and feel better when I’m sad. I find people I can relate to and share my feelings through comments, and it can cheer me up sometimes.

One time, YouTube kept showing me videos about games and streamers stuff, even though I wasn’t into that at all. I think it all started when my little baby cousin was using my phone, and I guess Youtube thought I liked watching those videos. The recommendations went on for weeks and it was kind of annoying because I wasn’t clicking on any of them, but they still showed up. I think the app just made a big guess based on a couple videos watched.

this article talks about the genocide against the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group in Myanmar. It explains how the military has been targeting them for years, with big crackdowns happening in 2016 and 2017 that forced over a million Rohingya to flee, mostly to Bangladesh. One detail from the article is that the UN found proof of serious human rights abuses like killings, gang rapes, and burning villages. Another key point is that in 2020, the International Court of Justice ordered Myanmar to stop the violence and protect any evidence of past crimes.

Universal design is all about making spaces, tech, and products work for everyone; no matter their age, race, ability, or situation. It’s not just for people with disabilities; it benefits everyone. One example from the wikipedia article is curb cuts; originally made for wheelchair users but now helpful for people with strollers, bikes, or even rolling suitcases. It just shows how thinking inclusively from the start makes life easier for way more people. Another example I really liked was Color-contrast dishware with steep sides. It's helpful for people with visual or motor difficulties(I had no idea about it because I thought they were just for design), but anyone can use it easily.

It matters who designs because people tend to bring their own experiences and biases into what they create. Sometimes designers overlook the needs of certain groups like people with disabilities or if the team of designer is form certain background could be bias and unfair towards people of other backgrounds. Sometimes products are designs in a way which unintentionally exclude people. Inclusive design isn’t just about patching stuff up after it breaks, it’s about letting people from different backgrounds put inputs/help build it from the start. As Dr. Cynthia Bennett points out, people who are struggling or experiencing barriers should not just be seen as users but also as one who design and make the product 10x better.

This Wikipedia page is about the big Equifax data breach in 2017 where a ton of people’s personal info got stolen. It happened because Equifax did not fix a security problem fast enough. One key detail which really stood out to me, (honestly really bothered) is that the hackers were able to dig through Equifax data, like their servers and databases but majority info they stole belonged to an estimated 143 million Americans (like names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses, and driver’s license numbers) for 76 days before anyone even noticed.

Social media companies mess with people’s privacy because they want to make money. When they collect a lot of info about what people like, what people do, and who people talk to, they can sell that info to advertisers. Advertisers pay them a lot because it helps them show ads people are more likely to watch and be interested in buying/consumer. Also, if the companies know a lot about you, they show you posts/reels/videos that make you want to stay and keep scrolling (instagram). The longer you stay, the more ads you watch, and the more money they make. At the end of the day, protecting your privacy was never their concern but making money has been, and will always be.

This article by Nicole Nguyen dives into how Facebook figures out what kind of ads to show you and it’s both hilarious and slightly terrifying. She discovered the ad preferences page by accident and found a weird list of “interests” Facebook assigned to her, like blankets and carbohydrates (which, to be fair, are solid choices, who doesn't like naps and junk). She also asked her coworkers to check theirs, and the results were just as bizarre, things like "odor" and "gastropod shells" showed up, ik crazy. One crazy detail that stood out from the article was how Facebook uses a tool called the Facebook Pixel, which tracks what you do on other websites, not just Facebook, which makes me worried but also makes me wonder why waste energy on this and invading people's privacy.

Data mining is like when someone looks through a bunch of stuff you do online to find out things about you. A key thing is that social media can be used to find anything about you, even personal details, like who you like, what you believe, or even if you’re likely to fall for scams, or if you have any addictions could be anything, what your liking to buy mid summer, etc, I know its totally creepy. Almost everyday life example, apps/ stores ask for your phone number, they say “just to make your account” but then they use it to track you, send you ads, or even figure out where you go by using your location. Just using your data and mess with user privacy.

This article breaks down how the word “troll” has changed over time, especially online. Basically, a troll is someone who stirs the pot on purpose, posting stuff to get a reaction or just mess with people for fun. One cool detail is that the term started as kind of an inside joke on early internet forums like "alt.folklore.urban", where old users would bait newbies just to see who would fall for it. It’s wild how something that started as a low-key prank turned into a whole online harassment vibe.

Trolling’s kind of everywhere now—not just online, but in real life too. But I believe in real life scenarios people tend to keep it low stakes. Like that one kid who messes with the morning announcements to sneak in a random meme reference. It’s harmless, but it shows how trolling gives people this weird boost, they feel smarter or more in control just by messing with what’s expected. Instead of being embarrassed, trolls want that reaction. It’s all about the chaos.

The Wikipedia source talks about how the COVID-19 was a worldwide outbreak that started in Wuhan, China, in 2019 and quickly spread across the globe. It was caused by a new virus called SARS-CoV-2 and led to big changes in everyday life, like lockdowns, online school, and working from home, no hanging out, no parties, just being trapped at home. During COVID-19 people found social media as an escape button. As of 2025, there were over 775 million confirmed cases and more than 7 million reported deaths. However, experts believe the real number of deaths could be much higher, possibly between 18 and 33 million, including people who couldn’t get medical help during the crisis.

I notice that I change how I express myself depending on where I’m posting or who I’m talking to(you gotta match vibes with who you are talking to!!). On social media, I try to be more careful with my words because more people can see it, and I want to come across the right way. Social media has kind of set the bar high—like, your posts have to look a certain way or fit a certain aesthetic to be seen as “good.” Because of that, a lot of people, including me, end up changing themselves to match those standards. I see myself doing that from time to time too, trying to fit in with what’s considered normal or popular online.

This article talks about how platforms like Facebook, X, and Instagram help people make friends, learn and share things, and even stay in touch with family and friends far apart. It also explains that using these sites too much can sometimes make people feel sad or think their lives aren’t as good as others because of how much influencers sells this idea of their fake perfect life. One example the article shares is how people scroll all day looking at other people’s posts which ends up making them feel bad about themselves, because they feel they are not doing enough, then users tend to take time off the platform, this certain example is called “Facebook Fatigue.”

My use case is traveling to new places and the platform I picked is TikTok. I believed users can use search bare and easily type some key hashtags like #seattletravel, if they want to explore Seattle or maybe the user can follow people who travel, like travel influencers and on TikTok, you can even save videos or posts to reference back to them later and go places you like.

This wikipedia article was about arrays, an data type, and honestly, I found the Pascal example for 2D arrays had me stressed, but I am glad with languages like Python, it's easier nowadays you can just throw a list inside another list which is way less set up compared to having to manually set up. With the help of new modern(simpler) languages, coding is definitely seen as less of a rocket science and new languages have done a better job at making things easier and more beginner-friendly.

I think data usually fits people who are “normal” according to the societal norms set by the dominant groups in society. Imagine trying to sign up for a website and it won’t let you put your full name because it’s “too long....” or if your work place only gave out uniforms in small and medium sizes, and if you needed a large or extra small; but it doesn’t mean your size is wrong, it means they didn’t think about everyone when they made it or they are just ignorant and saying it was not designed for you, so no space for you.

I hear this phrase often, almost every time I have a conversation about social media. I also believe it's true, especially with all these influencers chasing money and promoting a fake lifestyle, advertising the wrong products just for profit. I've seen so many people's favorite influencers get caught in lying scandals on TikTok, yet they never apologize, and people act surprised as if they didn’t see it coming. Then there’s the misuse of AI, people spreading false information, creating fake images, and committing identity theft. You really can't tell who's who on social media, and some naive people believe everything they see on social media is true.

I kinda disagree with this idea because I think some things are clearly "right or wrong" and easy to tell apart. However, when people say, "Nothing matters," it's more about how they behave. They brush things off by saying, "Whatever, who cares…" as if it's cool, but I think people who think that way have no hopes or nothing to look forward to because they have convinced themselves that nothing matters. But I believe things do matter, like that one song, the funny text from that one friend, or even that time you fell off the stairs and still think about it today (LOL). I mean, not everything matters, spilling a cup of coffee on a random Tuesday doesn’t matter. But spilling it on your clothes right before an interview? Yeah, that definitely matters.