We will be living in a game of the Sims controlled by profit-oriented, capitalist companies. — When Mark Zuckerberg announced his plans for the Metaverse and its ability to transform human life and work, I was troubled. Yes, social media, like Facebook and Instagram, has helped us connect better with others. However, it has also created unhappiness, anxiety, depression, and difficulties in our society that we…

A detailed breakdown of monetization on TikTok. — Have you thought about creating a TikTok? Chances are, if you are a freelancer, you have heard all the hype around TikTok and have wondered whether it would be a good investment of your time. …

I increased my earnings by 7453 percent from January 2021 to December 2021. — My YouTube recommendations are full of videos titled ‘How Much YouTube Paid Me in 2021.’ A popular fan favorite that all YouTubers publish annually. I enjoy the transparency, so here is a writers addition. I hope this can start a conversation and motivate newer writers that with consistency and hard…

A guide to understanding Bitcoin for the cryptocurrency… —

Here are the very basics you should be familiar with. — What Is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is the digital currency or exchange medium which can be used to purchase goods and services. U.S. dollars can be swapped to purchase cryptocurrency in the same way they can be swapped to purchase arcade tokens or casino chips. …

Based on day spent on Malibu beach in the companionship of the salty, blue ocean laced with black tar. — The sun bedazzled the blue sky and ocean as they met at the horizon. I walked through the sand shuffling my feet carelessly next to old friends. Oh, how lucky we are that the ocean embraces us. We frolic among the currents and soak in the vastness. We rehash old…

A day to reflect on the legacy of American workers. — Labor Day is often celebrated by Americans with parties, backyard barbecues, street parades and discounted shopping. It symbolizes the end of summer and the return to school. …

Can 3D printed homes reduce the cost of rent and eradicate homelessness… — When you imagine 3D printed homes, you likely imagine futuristic homes engineered by technologists for the world’s millionaires. However, you may be surprised to hear that 3D printed homes are a phenomenon of the present and are emerging all over the developing world. The ability to print 3-D homes for…