At first, it was innocent. A place to post photos, poke friends, and reconnect with classmates. Then, it changed everything. Social media reshaped how we communicate, how we protest, how we vote, how we see ourselves. Facebook became a nation without borders. Twitter — a battlefield of ideas. Instagram — a gallery of curated lives. TikTok
In late 2010, a young street vendor in Tunisia set himself on fire — not for attention, but out of desperation. His act ignited a revolution. The Arab Spring swept across the Middle East and North Africa like wildfire, fueled by anger, hope, and hashtags. Tunisia rose first. Then Egypt, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain. Millions marched. Dictator
Introduction I used to say I owned things. A phone. A car. A closet full of stuff. But most of it came with strings. Loans. Leases. Agreements. Dependencies. Then one day, I asked myself: “What do I own that no one can take?” And that question changed everything. So I Bought Gold Not a lot. Just a coin. It wasn’t impressive. Bu
Introduction I used to shop when I felt sad. When I felt out of control, I added things to carts. Little fixes. Temporary highs. The problem wasn’t the money I spent — it was what I was trying to replace. And gold helped me see that. The Pattern Was Subtle Bad day at work? Buy something. Felt ignored? Order food. Lonely? Scroll and