Enterprise Explores

Social media was supposed to liberate us, but for many people it has proven addictive, punishing and toxic. What keeps us hooked?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the social media hoax that won't die. Since the beginning of the week, celebrities, politicians and everyday folks have fallen for a ruse about supposed changes coming to Instagram & Facebook’s privacy policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Removing one neo-Nazi page on Facebook at a time, only for another to appear hours later seems to be an approach that isn’t working. Researchers have now suggested a different approach using physics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first millennials (born in 1981) had just reached their teenage years when Friends landed on TV screens in 1994. So how have those raised on this sitcom – which taught us that friends are everyone’s best chance of survival – gone on to become the loneliest generation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTube has removed hundreds of videos showing robots battling other robots after claiming they are in breach of its rules surrounding animal cruelty. YouTuber and robot enthusiast Anthony Murney was one of the first to highlight the issue, who blamed a new algorithm introduced by YouTube to detect instances of animal abuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world races towards mainstream implementation of driverless vehicles, Singapore has launched a test program for their own driverless buses around the Sentosa area. Arguably the most organized and technologically-advanced nation in Southeast Asia, Singapore wants this test to prove that autonomous vehicles are the future of transportation for the entire country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So GoJek gets a green light from our ministers and now they’re working on a legislation that will be presented to the cabinet. But are we truly ready for bike-hailing transportation services like GoJek on our Malaysians roads? Do we have the right safety mindset and driving/riding etiquettes for it to thrive? Are we risking our youths that our ministers imply will benefit from more job opportunities?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overexposure to social media has been shown to cause depression and anxiety in teenagers. Apparently it’s no different for heavy-users like models and celebrities as well. With a phone case bearing a warning on the back, Instagram influencers have taken to the platform to spread awareness about the dangers of social media. The irony isn’t lost on them either.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prolon starvation diet —which promises to “put your body into a protective and stress resistant mode; remove damaged cells and tissues; and promote self-repair through cellular regeneration and rejuvenation”—is all the rage in Silicon Valley. It’s sold in 15 countries and has been tried by more than 150,000 people. That’s 150,000 people who paid $250 to starve themselves for 5 days. Go figure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the eternal Catch-22 of the working world: You can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job. While babysitting, waiting tables, and other part-time jobs have long been the purview of teens looking to pocket some money while waiting to land a “real job,” the skills gained in such positions don’t always equip you for an entry-level gig in a specific profession. This is where internships come in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.