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Digital Privacy at a Crossroads

The rapid diffusion of smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and social networking platforms has redefined human interaction, commerce, and governance. These technologies offer unprecedented convenience by streamlining communication, automating tasks, and enabling personalized digital ecosystems. Yet their benefits are entwined with pervasive surveillance infrastructures, ranging from corporate data harvesting to state monitoring.

Mr. Robot: A Cybersecurity Professional's Complete Review

Mr. Robot stands as a watershed moment in cybersecurity representation in popular media. Unlike the typical Hollywood treatment of hacking involving rapid-fire typing and impossible 3D interfaces, Sam Esmail's creation demonstrates an unprecedented commitment to technical authenticity. This review examines the series through the lens of modern cybersecurity practices, analyzing its portrayal of attack vectors, social engineering, digital forensics, and the broader implications of cyber warfare.

Political Polarization in the United States

Political Polarization in the United States: A Comprehensive Empirical Analysis of Elite-Public Divergence, Institutional Trust, and Policy Outcomes (2020-2025)

Democratic Stress and Institutional Resilience

This study examines indicators of democratic stress in the contemporary United States through the lens of established political science research on democratic backsliding and institutional breakdown. Using the framework developed by Levitsky & Ziblatt (2018), Bermeo (2016), and the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project, we analyze multiple dimensions of democratic health including electoral integrity, civil liberties, institutional norms, and elite behavior. Our analysis incorporates historical case studies of democratic breakdown, particularly focusing on the Weimar Republic (1929-1933), to identify early warning signs and assess institutional resilience mechanisms. We find that while the United States exhibits several concerning indicators of democratic stress, key institutional safeguards remain intact. However, the erosion of democratic norms and increasing polarization warrant serious attention from scholars and practitioners concerned with democratic preservation.

Get Started with Docker

Docker is a powerful tool that lets you run applications inside lightweight containers. Whether you’re a developer, sysadmin, or just curious, setting up Docker on your system is the first step to working with containers. This guide walks you through installing Docker on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Why Building a Blog Editor in Go (with Fyne + Neon) Changed Everything

We built a custom blog editor using Go, Fyne for the UI, and Neon Postgres for storage. Here’s what we learned, what worked well, and what we’d improve.