The internet is like a mirage in the desert—appearing inviting but ultimately misleading and dangerous. Recently, the Ukrainian police shot dead a gunman who took hostages in Kyiv. This act of violence reminds me of how our online spaces are often just as volatile and deadly.
Just like the shooter was a ‘58-year-old Moscow man’ with unknown motives, tech giants operate under a veil of secrecy. They promise safety but deliver chaos. Take Facebook and Instagram's censorship rules for instance—they control narratives to an extent that’s almost Orwellian.
In contrast, there are the quiet heroes: activists who use encrypted communications like the ones seen along the Arizona border or even those supporting movements in Gaza. Their work is often unseen, yet it forms a critical backbone of resistance against oppression. They remind me of my family's resilience during the Gulf War.