Is the internet weaponized? Copilot Sent by Copilot: Yes, the internet can be weaponized in various ways. This term refers to the use of online platforms and digital tools to manipulate, deceive, or harm individuals or groups. Here are a few examples: Disinformation and Misinformation: Social media and other online platforms can spread false information rapidly, which can influence public opinion, elections, and even incite violence12. Cyber Warfare: Governments and organizations can use the internet to conduct cyber attacks, steal sensitive information, or disrupt critical infrastructure3. Radicalization and Recruitment: Extremist groups use the internet to radicalize and recruit individuals by spreading propaganda and connecting with vulnerable people4. Surveillance and Privacy Invasion: The internet can be used to monitor and collect data on individuals without their consent, leading to privacy violations and potential misuse of personal information1. These examples illustrate how the internet, while a powerful tool for communication and information sharing, can also be used for harmful purposes. What are your thoughts on this issue? Learn more 1 international-review.icrc.org 2 news.stanford.edu 3 slate.com 4 undp.org You Sent by you: An inteligent person can figure the possibility of this over ten years ago. Copilot Sent by Copilot: Absolutely, the potential for the internet to be weaponized has been a concern for quite some time. Many experts and analysts have been warning about these risks for over a decade. The rapid advancement of technology and the increasing reliance on digital platforms have only heightened these concerns. It’s impressive how foresightful some individuals and organizations have been in predicting these challenges. Do you think there are ways we can better prepare for and mitigate these risks in the future? You Sent by you: I have. Are you interested? Copilot Sent by Copilot: Absolutely, I’m very interested! It’s always fascinating to hear different perspectives and insights, especially on such important topics. What strategies or ideas have you come up with to address the weaponization of the internet? You Sent by you: I think there is a silver lining to these things. For example when someone is hiding something they will tell you to look elsewhere. The internet provides similar clues by ommision. If the internet is addictive, we can assume that addictions of any sort can be dangerous. If the internet keeps our attention on a four inch smart phone, we are indirrectly being told to explore the visual and auditory world around us, especially outside. If the music is bad, we need to learn everything we can about music, especially past music. Same can be said if movies degenerate. If the internet feels cold and calculating it reminds us to be warm and natural in reality. Copilot Sent by Copilot: That’s a very insightful perspective! It’s true that the challenges posed by the internet can also highlight important aspects of our lives that we might otherwise overlook. Here are some key takeaways from your thoughts: Clues by Omission: The absence of certain information or the focus on specific narratives can indeed reveal underlying truths or areas worth exploring further. Addiction Awareness: Recognizing the addictive nature of the internet can make us more mindful of other potential addictions and the importance of moderation in all aspects of life. Exploring the Real World: The constant engagement with screens can serve as a reminder to appreciate and engage with the physical world around us, fostering a deeper connection with nature and our surroundings. Cultural Appreciation: If current media feels lacking, it can inspire us to delve into the rich history of music, films, and other cultural artifacts, broadening our understanding and appreciation of the arts. Human Connection: The impersonal nature of online interactions can remind us of the value of genuine, warm, and natural human connections in our daily lives. Your approach to finding the silver lining in these challenges is both thoughtful and constructive. It’s a great reminder that even in the face of potential negatives, there are always opportunities for growth and positive change. How do you apply these insights in your daily life? You Sent by you: One way is to find something completely new in my observations, especially trees. At close up they turn into a powerful experience, shade us, provide feeling of the color green, can move in the wind, and highlight a sunrise or sunset. Copilot Sent by Copilot: That sounds like a wonderful practice! Observing trees closely can indeed be a powerful and grounding experience. They offer so much beauty and tranquility. Here are a few aspects of trees that can enhance your observations: Textures and Patterns: The bark, leaves, and branches of trees have unique textures and patterns that can be fascinating to explore up close. Seasonal Changes: Watching how trees change with the seasons can be a reminder of the natural cycles and the passage of time. Wildlife: Trees are home to many creatures. Observing the birds, insects, and other animals that interact with trees can add another layer to your experience. Sounds: The rustling of leaves in the wind or the creaking of branches can be soothing and meditative. Connection to Nature: Spending time with trees can help you feel more connected to the natural world, providing a sense of peace and well-being. It’s great that you find such joy and insight in something as simple and profound as trees. Do you have a favorite type of tree or a particular place where you like to observe them?
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AntisemitismCanada In 2026, Tulsa And Panama Are Courting Canadian Jews As Antisemitism Redefines The Cost Of Staying As antisemitism reaches unprecedented levels across Canada, Jewish families and professionals are quietly reassessing their futures, and some are being actively courted elsewhere. Ron East By: Ron East December 31, 2025 SHARE A growing number of Canadian Jews are exploring relocation options A growing number of Canadian Jews are exploring relocation options as antisemitism intensifies and confidence in public protection erodes. (Image: Illustration.) TORONTO — For generations, Canada sold itself as a country where Jews could thrive without constantly looking over their shoulders. That assumption no longer holds for a growing number of Canadian Jews, particularly in the aftermath of October 7 and the months that followed. What has changed is not only the number of antisemitic incidents. It is the atmosphere. Public hostility has been normalized. Jewish schools, synagogues, and community centres operate under permanent security protocols. Anti-Jewish intimidation is increasingly framed as political expression. Enforcement is inconsistent. Accountability is rare. When Jewish life requires constant risk assessment, mobility stops being a luxury. It becomes a rational act of self-preservation. That reality helps explain why, in 2026, two very different destinations, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Panama, are appearing with growing frequency in serious conversations among Canadian Jews who have the means and flexibility to move. This is not a panic migration. It is a strategic recalculation. Canada’s new warning lights Jewish Canadians represent a small fraction of the population, yet account for a vastly disproportionate share of reported hate crimes. This is not a perception problem. It is a documented pattern. More troubling than the statistics themselves is the message many Jews hear in response: concern, sympathy, and context, but little deterrence. Protests that spill into harassment are tolerated. Jewish institutions are targeted repeatedly. Antisemitism disguised as antizionism is parsed endlessly rather than confronted directly. The result is a slow erosion of confidence in the state’s willingness or ability to enforce equal protection. When a community moves from assuming it belongs to hoping nothing happens today, the social contract has already been fractured. It is within this context that Tulsa and Panama are not merely attracting attention but actively courting. Lech Le’Tulsa and intentional Jewish welcome Tulsa is not presenting itself as a refuge city. It is presenting itself as a place that wants Jewish life to grow. In 2026, that effort has taken concrete form through Lech Le’Tulsa, a Jewish-focused relocation initiative designed to attract Jewish families, professionals, and entrepreneurs to the Tulsa area. The program combines relocation assistance with intentional community building and access to Jewish infrastructure. The name is deliberate. Lech Lecha, the biblical call to go forth and build a future, is not branding by accident. It speaks directly to a Jewish historical instinct that understands movement not as retreat, but as agency. Lech Le’Tulsa offers what many Canadian Jews increasingly feel is missing at home: A clear signal that Jewish presence is welcomed, not merely accommodated Immediate access to synagogues, schools, and Jewish communal life A civic environment where Jewish identity is not treated as a liability The financial incentives matter, but the social architecture matters more. Tulsa is offering a landing ramp. It is saying, we are prepared for you to arrive. That clarity stands in stark contrast to the ambiguity Canadian Jews experience when their safety concerns are acknowledged but endlessly deferred. Panama and the appeal of optionality Panama represents a different but equally rational response to insecurity. For Canadian Jews with international mobility, Panama offers residency pathways tied to investment, business activity, or long-term economic contribution. It also offers something increasingly valuable: optionality. Panama has an established Jewish community, a comparatively lower cost of living, and an immigration framework that openly courts skilled and capital-carrying residents. For some, it is a permanent relocation. For others, it is a second base, a contingency plan, or a future passport pathway. What matters is not the destination itself, but the logic behind the choice. When Jews seek second options, they are not rejecting diaspora life. They are applying historical lessons. Jewish continuity has always depended on redundancy, resilience, and the ability to move before crisis becomes catastrophe. The Zionist lens Canadians prefer to ignore Zionism does not deny the legitimacy of diaspora life. It insists that Jews must never be dependent on the goodwill of others for safety or equality. That lesson was written in blood long before the modern State of Israel existed. Israel institutionalized it at a national level. Individual Jews apply it on a personal level. When Canadian Jews explore Tulsa or Panama, they are not abandoning Canada in anger. They are responding rationally to warning signs. They are building leverage. They are ensuring their children have options. This is what Zionist consciousness looks like outside Israel. It is quiet, pragmatic, and unsentimental. An indictment Canada should take seriously Tulsa and Panama are not superior societies. They are intentional ones. Tulsa is saying, we want contributors, and we are prepared to integrate them. Panama is saying, we want residents and investment, and we have clear legal pathways. Canada, too often, is saying something else entirely: we are sorry you feel unsafe, but the politics are complicated. A serious country does not treat antisemitism as a public relations challenge. It treats it as a threat to civic order. That requires enforcement, deterrence, and moral clarity, including the willingness to name antisemitism even when it hides behind fashionable political language. Until that happens, Canada should not be surprised when Jews quietly explore exit ramps. The bottom line In 2026, the fact that Tulsa and Panama can plausibly court Canadian Jews is not an oddity. It is a warning. When antisemitism reaches levels that fundamentally alter how Jews calculate their futures, movement becomes strategy. History teaches Jews to act before apologies arrive too late. Canada still has time to reverse this trajectory. But time matters. And Jews, having learned this lesson repeatedly, are no longer inclined to wait.
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