Bird's Eye View

Category: Opinion

  • The revolutionary solution to online problems

    The revolutionary solution to online problems

    People complain about the Wild West nature of the internet, and how social media has changed life completely. People miss the point, and the sooner our online identity reflects our real one, the better. Background There are many complaints about social media and how it has changed our lives. The three biggest complaints I see…

  • Untie the Blindfold

    Untie the Blindfold

    We share a breath-taking world, beautiful in its harmony but tainted with corruption, abuse of power and oppression. Yet, some of us cannot see or recognize the presence of the latter. If our country were truly tainted by corruption and abuse of power, why wouldn’t we be able to see it? Because we’ve been blindfolded.…

  • Malta, Climate Change, and Activism

    Malta, Climate Change, and Activism

    Malta is a particular country; we speak a particular language, we have particular music, but we are also particular in other ways. We are the only European country in which a minister who opened offshore accounts in Panama remains an MP.

  • The dangers of 5G telephony

    The dangers of 5G telephony

    I’ve been following the whole Huawei 5G panic over the past years. I have a professional interest in the subject since I have an IT background. On the face of it, the hysteria seems to make sense. Why would we let companies build our infrastructure when the Chinese government can force them to let it…

  • Real Leadership is forged in Crisis

    Real Leadership is forged in Crisis

    This pandemic is no excuse to not hold Robert Abela’s feet, and those of other politicians, to the fire of public scrutiny, and it should not be, as it is certainly not abnormal in this case, or in any other.

  • From Norman to Normal – How a Week changed the Nation

    From Norman to Normal – How a Week changed the Nation

    Erica Chenoweth stated that it only takes 3.5% of the population to ensure a nationwide political shift- What was Lowell’s last vote share? 3.5%

  • The Hardships and Possibilities of COVID-19 – Thoughts & Reflections

    The Hardships and Possibilities of COVID-19 – Thoughts & Reflections

    Hello, dear friends! It’s been a while, and a lot has changed since I last posted on here. Like most of us here probably, the days have been a bit mixed. Some good, some not so good, some worse. Studying is proving to be a bit difficult at the moment as there are no definite…

  • Will Online Shopping Become Standard Shopping?

    Will Online Shopping Become Standard Shopping?

    With societies becoming more reliant and connected by the internet, is the world’s largest network the most sustainable route toward profits?

  • Earth tested positive for COVID-19

    Earth tested positive for COVID-19

    Economies grinding to an abrupt halt1. The masses purchasing a maddening amount of toilet paper and non-perishable foods. The bewildering number of people sharing fake news on social media. Anxiety, panic and fear crawling around your mind like a swarm of ants, gnawing at your mental state for your undivided attention.

  • Pride and Joy

    Pride and Joy

    Amongst its many impacts, this pandemic has undoubtedly made many reflect on what to appreciate in life, and not to take things for granted, things such as aspects of our everyday routine, our family, friends, loved ones, and the other people who we may come across, but never really take any notice of.