In the latest installment of the trade war between the United States and Chinese governments, Trump has attempted to ban Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat. While most have focused on TikTok, the potential ban on WeChat would be disastrous for the Chinese Americans who use it to stay connected with each other and with loved ones in China.
The human cost of technology
We are all surrounded by electronics these days. From iPhones to Macbooks, Blackberrys to Droids, it’s virtually impossible to walk from one end of campus to another without seeing multiple people talking on, texting with or toting their cell phones and laptops. Unfortunately, few people really think about where all of these hot new gadgets…