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The Vanishing of the Internet
I’m sure that you’ve heard the adage that the “Internet is forever” or “the Internet never forgets.” But as it turns out, that’s not quite true—unless…
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7 reasons why we believe lies
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The truth about Holly Golightly
I tend to reference Breakfast at Tiffany’s a lot—and for good reason.
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The "Cancelling" of Marie Antoinette
When we conjure up images of Marie Antoinette, it tends to be of great opulence. Lavish dresses, extravagant parties, and so on. Except, much of what…
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Self-Censorship
There are many ways to censor speech and expression. The government can do it. Big tech can do it. But there's no better way than by allowing us to do…
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Help, my Chatbot cheated on me!
Today was a day like any other, except it was served with a side of betrayal.
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What's a 'good idea'?
There’s no one right way to do things.
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Trump's war on Kimmel
If you’re not fully caught up on recent events: Recently, Jimmy Kimmel staged a faux White House Correspondents’ Dinner roast on his show.
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petit larceny
On the morality of stealing from corporations
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petit larceny
On the morality of stealing from corporations
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God said so. Now what?
I listened to a Triggernometry podcast episode recently featuring Andrew Wilson, a right wing debater who argued against democracy and in favor of a…
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My 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
In Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the legendary character of Holly Golightly found a certain kind of comfort in the quiet elegance of Tiffany’s, a place where…
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Don't trust your AI bot!
Most of us use artificial intelligence daily—whether to research, answer questions, or help with routine tasks.
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Social Media on Trial: Everything you need to know
There have been two jury verdicts handed down within 24 hours of each other this week that have big tech rattled.
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We know too much about each other
I was at a film festival when a stranger decided she already knew everything about me.
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When your audience owns you
We have a tendency to trap ourselves in our own opinions.
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"Random Minds" by Katherine Brodsky
"Random Minds" by Katherine Brodsky
Essays on culture, emerging technology, human behavior, freedoms we take for granted, and the way we talk to each other. Written by a long-time journalist & author with an overactive mind, for readers who don't mind sitting with uncomfortable questions.
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