Does Metaverse Future Sometimes Make You Feel Stupid?

In 1992, when the Internet was still new, American novelist Neil Stevenson spoke about virtual reality, a virtual world where people would use digital avatars to live, work, and play online. He called it the Meta. The word meta means beyond and verse is taken from the word universe. He said this world, the Meta Verse would be the successor of the Internet, an escape of sorts from a Dystopian reality.

What kind of Dystopian reality? i.e.the global economy has collapsed, federal governments have lost their power, and a handful of giant corporations controlled the world. That was his projection three decades ago.

Today, big tech is working on building the same future minus the Dystopia. As we speak tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook are racing to claim the metaverse— a virtual universe that will co-exist with a physical one. Facebook has even changed its name to Meta to stay on top of the curve. To a lot of their users, metaverse may sound like an idyllic place to spend time, especially now when the pandemic has locked us down. For two years now, human contact has been the casualty. Enter Metaverse with a promise to revolutionize our lives, to become an extension of the physical world. But the question is, do we really need it? Do we really need an imaginary world controlled by tech Giants? Will it really make our lives better on the Internet? or will it manipulate our perception of reality?

Summary Report 2021; Pakistan

 What Pakistan went through in 2021

How fast time passes can be gauged from the fact that just yesterday we were celebrating the arrival of 2021 and praying for deliverance and blessings from pandemics like Corona this year. Now saying goodbye to 2021. With this feeling, many memories, events, and happenings are circulating in the mind. In terms of the Corona epidemic, this year has been much better, at least in Pakistan. Though not completely, but somehow controlled as compared to 2020. In addition to being very good, there have been many incidents and accidents which have called into question the security of the country.

January:
At the beginning of the year, there was a tragic accident in which 22-year-old Osama Nadeem Satti was killed by the Islamabad police on the basis of baseless suspicion. The question arose as to whether our police officers had the power to kill anyone they wanted, accusing them of terrorism. The following passage reflects on the situation in the heart.

“I am a citizen of a free country,

But I am not free at all,

If I am weak and helpless,

Then consider me a terrorist.”

February:
In February 2021, the Pakistan Navy held a six-day international peacekeeping exercise in which representatives from more than 40 countries, including China, the United States, and Iran, participated, which was certainly a proud initiative.

March:
The issue of women's rights and women's march in Pakistan remained the same. Despite thousands of efforts and women's march, women could not be satisfied with their rights and status in society. However, the women's march became even more controversial when a few videos surfaced after the march, which was accused of blasphemy. Thus, this controversial women's march ended without any logical conclusion.

April-June:
On April 21, a loud explosion took place in the parking lot of Serena Hotel, the only five-star hotel in Quetta. The hotel was located in a sensitive area. It is also a hub for foreign tourists. For a long time after the arrival of the British, train travel was considered the safest. But a series of train accidents made it unsafe. On June 7, 2021, a similar accident took place near the Ghotki district of Sindh. The accident took place between Millat and Sir Syed Express in which at least 65 people were killed on the spot and about 150 were injured.

July:
Be it domestic incompetence or lust for wealth, failure in love or betrayal or murder in the name of friendship, it is becoming a common practice in our society. In the society in which we live, the victims are found, the killers are not found and even if they are found, they do not come under the clutches of law easily. A similar tragedy took place in Islamabad. On July 20, Noor Muqaddam from Islamabad was killed by cutting her throat with a sharp instrument. It was the culmination of brutality when human rights groups raised their voices against it, and the case gained prominence on social media.

August:
On the occasion of Independence Day, what happened in Minar-e-Pakistan at Park made the whole nation bow its heads in shame. Was it the fault of the girl or the mob, was it a conspiracy to spoil the joys of Independence Day or an accident? The question is, where are our social attitudes going?

In 2021, the politics of sit-ins continued in full swing in the country's politics. Activists started protesting against the decision to ban Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) and then the arrest of its Amir Saad Hussain Rizvi (son of late Khadim Hussain Rizvi). Violent demonstrations were followed by the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan.

Supreme Court orders the removal of encroachments in Karachi. The order to demolish the multi-story race tower was hotly debated. The question was, where do those who have invested their lives here go? Why doesn't the government take notice when constructing such buildings that it is illegal? Consideration is being given to compensating them.

The slogan "Haq Do Gwadar Ko" was also on the political horizon of Pakistan. The people of Gwadar started a movement against the trawler mafia and for basic rights in which women continued to play a significant role.

Last Months of 2021:
At the end of the year, an embarrassing accident took place in Iqbal City, Sialkot. The unnecessarily enraged mob killed a Sri Lankan man Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana, accused of blasphemy, and then set his body on fire. While this tarnished the national identity at the international level, the incident was a clear manifestation of growing sentimentality, ignorance, and violence in the society.

In that year there were many ups and downs in the country along with inflation, disease, poverty, and unemployment but at the same time, this year swallowed many precious diamonds with it. Apart from Dr. Tariq Aziz and Waheed-ud-Din Khan, the directors of masterpieces such as "Andhira Ajala" related to science and literature, many shining stars of the showbiz industry, comedy King Omar Sharif, Dardana Butt, Hasina Moin, Farooq Qaiser alias Uncle Sargam, Anwar. Artists like Iqbal Baloch, Sanbal Shahid, Ejaz Durrani, Naila Jafri, and Sohail Asghar, and the hero of the nation Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan left fans in mourning. Let us pray that the coming New Year will bring goodness and security to the country.

5 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER

We live in an age of information overload. And, at times, it can feel as if our brains just can’t keep up. But, there are some things you can do to unlock the true potential of your brain.

Human Brain

1.    1. Trust your gut!
Did you know that your brain consumes 20-25 percent of your energy? All that thinking requires a lot of fuel. So, make sure you stock up on good “brain food,” like citrus fruits, berries and even chocolate!
An examination that zeroed in on the effect of eating nuts on the cerebrum found that standard nut utilization fortifies brainwave frequencies that are identified with cognizance, learning, memory, recuperating, and other fundamental mind capacities. Pistachios appeared to create the most noteworthy gamma wave reaction, while peanuts delivered the most critical delta reaction. Gamma wave reaction is attached to data maintenance, learning, psychological preparing, and discernment, and delta wave reaction is connected to regular mending and solid resistance.

2.    2. Get more exercise
Regular exercise can improve memory and learning, and reduce stress. Exercise has been exhibited to improve memory and thinking capacity among more established grown-ups with gentle intellectual disability. Oxygen consuming activity, specifically, was appeared to expand mind volume in most dark issue locales, including those that help transient memory and improve psychological capacity. Researchers have demonstrated that even short episodes of physical movement may positively affect the cerebrum.
Participating quickly of high-force span preparing for about a month and a half has been related with enhancements in high-obstruction memory, which permits us to separate between our vehicle and one of a similar make, model, and shading, for instance.

3.    3. Practice mindfulness.
When you get stressed, use breathing and thought exercises to restore calm. This will help your concentration and decision-making skills, even when you feel under pressure.
Individuals with typical memory skills used a strategic memory improvement technique, known as memory of loci training, for 30 minutes each day for 40 days.
The participants went from recalling around 26 words from a list of 72 to remembering 62 words, so the training more than doubled their memory capacity. Improvements in the recall were observed for at least 4 months after training.

4.    4. Challenge your brain
Your brain has the ability to adapt and change. But only when it stays challenged. So, keep it stimulated by taking up a hobby or learning a new skill.
In addition to brain training, another method you can use to give your brain a workout is to learn a new skill. Learning a new skill ignites cognitive abilities in infants and young, benefit the aging brain, and sharpen their mind.

5.     5. Get a good night’s sleep.
A sound sleep routine can help you to stay refreshed and invigorated. Avoid unnatural light from devices like mobile phones before bedtime and wake up naturally with the morning light or a sunrise lamp.
Follow an ordinary rest plan. Rest and get up simultaneously every day, even on ends of the week or when you are voyaging.
Abstain from snoozing in the late evening or night, on the off chance that you can. Snoozes may keep you alert around evening time.