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    human-machine hybrid translation

    As a translator with a social agenda, I aim to promote understanding and empathy across cultures and languages. One of the ways I achieve this goal is by working with AI translation tools like ChatGPT. While machine translation can be a powerful tool in bridging the language barrier , it is essential to be mindful of its potential limitations and…

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    “passive income”

    The term “passive income” is frequently used in finance and entrepreneurship to describe a source of revenue that requires minimal effort or ongoing involvement. However, this loaded phrase can be misleading and even dangerous, mainly as a selling point for potential pyramid schemes. A language is a powerful tool that can be used to manipulate and deceive individuals . The…

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    Jumping a semantic hill

    To my dear friends Yuval Halperin and Ayelet Ben, Ph.D. Brian Callaghan, and Ph.D. Meir Amor, that are affectionately called fellow semantic hacktivists who share the passion for language and its power to promote social and political change. This piece on running up semantic hills is dedicated to you, with gratitude for your inspiring work and friendship. Let’s keep challenging…

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    The Diffie-Hellman key exchange

    The Diffie-Hellman key exchange is a method for two parties to generate a shared secret key that can be used to encrypt their messages to each other. It uses mathematical calculations to generate the shared secret key, and the binary representation of the hidden numbers is not fixed and can be randomly chosen. To begin the key exchange , the…

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    Human DDoS Attacks: Disrupting Influence Campaigns

    Understanding Human DDoS Attacks and Virally Loaded Hashtags in Influence Campaigns The modern digital landscape has transformed how influence campaigns operate. These campaigns weaponize information. They overwhelm cognitive capacities on a massive scale. In this context, I’ve coined two terms. They are Human DDoS Attacks and Virally Loaded Hashtags. These describe how these campaigns create confusion, manipulate emotions, and distort…

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    Neuropedagogy in the Digital Age

    One potential form of a social engineering attack is a human DDoS attack, which can use viral media to overload social media users with confusing and overwhelming content. Such an attack could be part of an influence operation in which malicious actors seek to manipulate public opinion and behavior. To counteract these attacks, strategies from neuro pedagogy can be used…

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    My paranoid delusion about Influence campgains

    In my writing, I want to clarify that terms like “human DDoS attack” aren’t established cybersecurity concepts but rather reflections of my own interpretation and concerns about digital culture. These terms, such as “human DDoS attack,” can be seen as neologisms or symbolic representations of the overwhelming nature of online content and the potential for manipulation by malicious actors. By…

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    Rap music and Linguistic hacktivism

    Rap music has long been a source of inspiration and motivation for linguistic hacktivists worldwide. Through its powerful lyrics and social commentary, rap has significantly promoted social and political change, challenging systemic oppression and injustice.] This blog post will explore the relationship between rap and linguistic hacktivism and examine how rappers have used their music to inspire activism and change.…

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    protests against the broadcast of forced confessions on Iranian media

    “A semantic hacktivist protests against the broadcast of forced confessions on Iranian media, citing Robert Jay Lifton’s eight criteria for mind control and thought reform. This statement denounces this practice as violating human rights and calls for its immediate cessation.” As a semantic hacktivist, I strongly protest against the broadcast of forced confessions by the Iranian media. Such broadcasts constitute…

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    global digital peer support

    The concept of global digital peer support is based on the idea that individuals can benefit from supportive networks and communities, both online and offline, that can help to build their resilience, promote their well-being, and foster their sense of belonging and connection. This approach can provide individuals with access to various resources and information and opportunities to connect with…