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The Enshittification of…Everything
A few days ago I wrote about the enshittification of the music industry by apps like Spotify. But I neglected to mention what enshittification actually is. Enshittification is a term coined by writer Cory Doctorow in 2022 in this blog post titled “Social Quitting”, and expanded upon the idea in a blog post titled “Tiktok’s…
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New Research Looks at Why People Share Misinformation
A recent research paper takes a look at why people share misinformation – and if they even recognize it at all.
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Antitrust Behavior of 4 Tech Juggernauts
The House has finished its antitrust complaints against 4 tech giants – and it’s not good.
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Social Media and Practice Efficiency
Social media apps can have a negative effect on lots of things – including practice.
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Twitter’s Very Bad Day (Again)
Twitter’s recent breach shows one of the biggest weaknesses in networks.
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Social Media Paranoia: The New Normal?
Security on social media is a constant balancing act. Lots of memes, quizzes, or trending topics look harmless, but if the whole Cambridge Analytica fiasco has taught us anything about social media’s potential pitfalls, paranoia is a much better (and safer) default attitude to have. The 10-Year Challenge Danger One thing that seems especially popular…