Showing all articles by author: Melanie Baker
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M-Theory: The lost potential of under-employed youth
12 December 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
In this issue of M-Theory we discuss what the future of work looks like for unemployed youth and how the current system is causing suffering among those are are unemployed. Read more
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M-Theory: When the alarm goes off, what will you save?
28 November 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
This issue of M-Theory explores; in an age where our lives have become digital, which tangible items still hold priority to us and why? Read more
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M-Theory: When it's time to just turn it off
14 November 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
In this issue of M-Theory we look at Twitter stopping political advertising on their platform and other glaring issues that need to be shut down on their platform and otherwise. Read more
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M-Theory: A Halloween guide to tech demons
31 October 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
This issue of M-Theory we look at some demons that have bedeviled our daily tech endeavors, whether that be the aptly named "insecuritares" or the "Entrollere". Read more
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M-Theory: From engaged to enraged
17 October 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
This issue of M-Theory explores the necessity and implications that comes with filtering content on the internet and the privilege that comes with choosing not to see something. Read more
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M-Theory: The future is STEAM-powered
03 October 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
This issue of M-Theory we look at STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and how it can be found in all its different forms throughout Waterloo Region, from the Heffner Studio at the Kitchener… Read more
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M-Theory: Finding common ground beyond the digital minefield
19 September 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Melanie Baker shares their thoughts on the positives of social media. From cute stories about animals, to meeting people through a shared interest, there are many positives that balance the endless scrolling. Read more
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M-Theory: Say what you want, but no one has to listen
05 September 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Free speech seems great in theory, but can lead to hate, ignorance, and lies. On the other hand, curtailing free speech has historically led to negative events, such as detentions, and disappearances.… Read more
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M-Theory: Life moves in cycles, not up and to the right
22 August 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
In tech, there is this mindset that things must move up and to the right, signalling growth and moving forward. Life however, moves more in cycles, endings are as inevitable as change. People quit jobs,… Read more
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M-Theory: When it comes to excuses, the internet is the new booze
08 August 2019 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
The internet has the potential to be a catalyst for bad behaviour. It is widely accessible, yet poorly governed. It can bring people together, but as often as not it’s used irresponsibly and results in… Read more