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The Case for the Organic “Influencer”

بِسْمِ ٱللّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيم It amazes me nowadays just how great a change in global ethos and cultures the past decade or so has brought about. Those who live in their own little bubbles, however, might not have much of a clue of what I am talking about. It is possible that all such people … Continue reading The Case for the Organic “Influencer”

Computers and Internet, Pleasing Allah, Reflections and Reminders, Retrospection, Social Psychology

Is Social Media Turning You Into a Narcissist?

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Click. Tap. Swipe. That is all it takes nowadays for a random stranger to subscribe to your blog or Facebook feed. To "Like" your page. To "Follow" you on Twitter. To "Add" you to their circles. To "Pin" your photograph. All over the world, people are now connected to each other … Continue reading Is Social Media Turning You Into a Narcissist?

Social Psychology

“Say Cheese…” – No Thanks!

  Whir, Ring, Bleep, Snap, Hiss, Click, Ping…..it’s the age of technological gadgets! As they get smaller, lighter, and faster, amalgamated to fulfill users’ tech needs with fewer and fewer button-presses; they slink past every barrier, into every realm of life – quite literally.  Communication, entertainment, storage, or knowledge – these rectangular pieces of technology, be they … Continue reading “Say Cheese…” – No Thanks!