The battle between media companies and foreign governments over who controls the news dates back some 150 years, to when European and U.S. wire services dictated the world’s headlines.
The Right to Exist Online Across the Political Spectrum
The deleting of social media accounts of bad faith actors is one thing, but interfering with an election in Idaho is completely another. Jason Arment investigates.
If You Think You’ve Given Facebook Enough Chances, Here’s How to Quit It
Honestly, if Facebook was a partner, we would have left it years ago. Yet, after repeatedly breaking our trust, we remain. Tsk tsk tsk.
The Facebook Account That Stole My Identity Made Nationwide News – I’ve Had to Deal With the Abuse
I made headline news with an anti-vegan barbecue I organized on Facebook. The problem is, it wasn’t me. Disappointingly, the police and the media are disinterested regarding the identity theft of a minor.
To Facebook, My Most Toxic Lover, Farewell
I might be in a long-term relationship with Facebook, but that doesn’t mean I’m happy. In fact, I think it might be time to pack my things.
How to Say “I’m Sorry”
Somehow, it’s something we’re yet to master – the public apology. As a scholar of language, it’s easy to spot the holes many plunge into.
New Poll Shows “Karen” from Facebook More Credible than CDC, FDA, WHO
It’s official. Your mom’s friend Karen is more credible than government-funded medical professionals.
Is the Internet to Blame for the Rise of Authoritarianism?
While the internet has seriously damaged democracy, it has also given rise to a series of sub-communities, each believing that their twist on the same thought is equally valid.
Extreme Moderation: PTSD Growing in Facebook’s Unseen Army
Due to the extreme content they have to filter on our behalf, the mental well-being of Facebook’s army of moderators is now finally being discussed.
The Pursuit of Online Likes Leaves Us Empty—Here’s Why
Well, it’s official. Those who are looking to ride the back of the “like” to a life of wealth and fame are wasting their time. Sorry.