Nick Kossovan
Nick Kossovan, a self-described connoisseur of human psychology, writes about what’s
on his mind from Toronto. You can follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @NKossovan.
Most Recent Articles by Nick Kossovan:
Your Brain on the Internet
June 11, 2026
If we don't actively build walls around our attention, the Internet will continue strip-mining our focus until nothing is left but static
Sadly, we've allowed ourselves to be rewired to value 'the look of a life' over 'the substance of life';
The Art of Finding Work
People Need to Calm Down Over AI’s Disruptions
March 16, 2026
Go ahead, keep chugging the 'AI soda' from the straw the machine has handed you, while screaming about the aftertaste;
The real dystopia is the stalling of young people's transition from their teenage years, when they're impulsive, to adulthood;
Social Media Killed Cupid
February 9, 2026
The detrimental effects of social media and online dating on dating and finding love affect both genders. If this digital path continues, not only will romance die, but there'll be generations that never learn how to begin pursuing love;
Perhaps one day we'll be mature enough to use social media to educate and promote reflection, rather than tearing people down for likes or applause; it can become a much more powerful and positive tool
Social Media Wants Your Money
April 13, 2024
Sadly, social media has replaced the American dream of working hard and making money with the dream of not working hard and making money, resulting in our social media feeds being inundated with shameless attempts to separate us from our money
Social Media’s Hack on Journalism, Filmmaking and More
August 26, 2022
Is this pseudo-professional culture being created another harmful consequence of social media?
Burger King Made a Whopper of a Mistake (pun intended)
March 12, 2021
To quote American showman P. T. Barnum, "There isn't any such thing as bad publicity"
Social Media Virtue Signalling: Changing Nothing, Changes Nothing
February 28, 2021
Social media success is measured in engagement (retweets, likes, comments). It's all ego-stroking that does nothing meaningful to change the world. You need to sign off from your device and go into the real world to #BeTheChange