Brainwaves Presents: August article monthly round-up
A collection of some stand out reads from the past month.
The summer so far, defined by Barbie's influence and Taylor Swift's record-breaking Era's tour, has encouraged women in their mid-20s and 30s to reclaim their girlhood while navigating adulthood.
Seeing adult women embrace their inner girlhood and weave it into the tapestry of their grown-up lives is not only inspiring but also a celebration of authenticity and individuality.
So here's to the summer that has allowed us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the essence of our youth. This revival of girlhood in adulthood is a testament to the power of celebrating and supporting women. And I, for one, am here for it.
How many hours do I spend mindlessly scrolling on my phone? Who’s to say, because my screen time is simply none of my business. However, this did leave me thinking about how I spend my time online.
My favorite snippet: 'All of which is to say: If your camera roll is full of digital footprints, this may simply be evidence that life online is moving faster than your offline existence.'
Google's "Answer Box" feature, designed to zap out quick and to-the-point answers for user questions, can sometimes pull a wild card by dishing out wonky or half-baked info. Despite its flashy goal to supercharge search speed, this feature's reliance on algorithms to scoop data from websites can conjure up a mix of fibs and skewed content, hogging the spotlight and ruffling some feathers about search result quality and trustworthiness.
The section I am still thinking about is: “There are book reviews that say "I read this so you don't have to" (Physician), and others that say "I read this and you should too" (Librarian). There are apps that put you in a perpetual state of simmering, unrealized wanderlust from the comfort of your couch (Physician), and others that inspire you to get up and go (Librarian).”
TLDR: You can design something for a specific problem, but that does not always mean it will function as intended. Google has some work cut out to solve misinformation that has been stirring headlines.
