Sarah Ball

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

My Spread the News topic is online grooming of youth through social media, particularly Discord forums. This image shows how online communication has become a modern device for predators to coerce youth, represented through the "free candy" stereotype.

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

https://t.co/beQTWFYT7u This article highlights some key features that make this platform so vulnerable to exploitation by online predators through a real story. Some key features include its private chat rooms and lack of parental awareness of the app.

[Kr$na @krishdotdev]

Did anyone realize what just happened here?

This is one of the strangest things happening in tech right now.

Scientists put 200,000 human brain cells on a chip and taught them to play Doom.

Yes. Real neurons.

> $35K per system
> 30 units run on ~1000W
> Your brain runs on ~20W
> AI data centers burn megawatts

They’re now selling Wetware as a Service.

Developers can literally deploy code to living neurons in the cloud.

This neither simulation nor silicon, this is Actual brain cells.

Welcome to biological computing.

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

@ChildRescueCo This article goes more into the behavioural signs of online grooming rather than the mental. #EM203Robin and #EM203Research

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

https://t.co/uYzqaFCmM6 The findings of this study suggest that youth are not educated enough on the signs of online grooming. This makes them more vulnerable to exploitation. #EM203Research

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” – Suzy Kassem
#EM203Robin #EM203Research

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

@EM203SamCave Your concept shows alot of causes of the great pacific garbage patch! But a key issue causing them is inadequate waste management systems and policy enforcements that allow these plastics to enter rivers. #EM203problems

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

@EM203aeberts Good point Abi! Technology can be so useful in learning, but it can also work against it and be a big distraction.

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

@EM203JCarvalho The act of learning can be so mechanical, and I'd imagine that as a psych major you've done alot of research into that in your classes. Super cool perspective to have and to see that what we are learning in this class can be so practical!

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

@EM203DAston I agree Aston! Considering the different ways we learn and the different resources available to support learning has been really interesting so far. I hope we can all apply these skills to our own learning!

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

@EM203zhaider I agree Zain! The multi-tasking experiment was really eye opening and made me think about how I may need to alter my study methods to encourage deeper learning.

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

@EM203RamisMir Good point Ramis! When I think about the digital age I tend to think about the new learning tools created and the accessibility of information. But the collaborative aspect of it is so important! Tech is a great resource to support communication in learning!

[Sarah Ball @EM203sarahball]

I've really enjoyed looking into the different strategies and methods and strategies for learning in the past few weeks, particularly in a Digital age. Hopefully I can carry this learning into my own learning process or future careers. #EM203Robin