The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the national capital cannot afford any repetition of the violence that took place in February last year, while … Facebook’s Role in Delhi Riots Must Be Looked IntoRead more
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You Really Need to Quit Twitter
I’m almost 60, and in these many decades I’ve seen people—some of them good friends—taken down by all kinds of things. Alcohol and drugs, mostly. … You Really Need to Quit TwitterRead more
The problem with YouTube debate culture
Hasan Piker What was your initial reaction to the Steven Crowder and Sam Seder debate? Personally, I think all of this is just bullshit. I’ve … The problem with YouTube debate cultureRead more
Over 2 Million Left Brain-Dead In Most Brutal Day Of Culture Wars Yet
With casualties in the ruthless conflict continuing to mount, sources confirmed more than 2 million Americans were left brain-dead Friday during the most brutal day … Over 2 Million Left Brain-Dead In Most Brutal Day Of Culture Wars YetRead more
Beauty filters are changing the way young girls see themselves
Veronica started using filters to edit pictures of herself on social media when she was 14 years old. She remembers everyone in her middle school … Beauty filters are changing the way young girls see themselvesRead more
Facebook this is how you re breaking democracy
Around five years ago, it struck me that I was losing the ability to engage with people who aren’t like-minded. The idea of discussing hot-button … Facebook this is how you re breaking democracyRead more
60% of School Apps are Sending Student Data to High-risk Third Parties
Me2B Alliance, a non-profit industry group focused on respectful technology, today published a research report to drive awareness to the data sharing practices of education … 60% of School Apps are Sending Student Data to High-risk Third PartiesRead more
“Today we are Nazis,” says member of Israeli Jewish extremist group
Israeli Jewish extremists used instant messaging services to organize armed militias to attack Palestinian citizens of Israel. Voice messages, texts and other communications indicate they … “Today we are Nazis,” says member of Israeli Jewish extremist groupRead more
Facebook Should Halt Instagram Youth, Attorneys General Say
Forty-four attorneys general are urging Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans to build a new version of photo-sharing network Instagram for … Facebook Should Halt Instagram Youth, Attorneys General SayRead more
The Algorithm will Find You
Introduction A few years ago, Jaron Lanier wrote Ten Arguments to Delete your Social Media Accounts Right Now. Lanier’s book has the helpful feature of … The Algorithm will Find YouRead more