Something is wrong on the internet

Something is wrong on the internet

YouTube and Google are being hacked to abuse their most vulnerable audience.

On Nov 7, 2017 by James Bridle

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The quiet war against ownership

A major conflict is shaping up between the owners of smart devices and the companies that produced them.

On Aug 14, 2017 by Joshua A.T. Fairfield

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The future of Libertarianism could be radically different

The future of Libertarianism could be radically different

On Mar 28, 2017 by Zoltan Istvan

Shitposting: A dirty keyboard

On Shitposting

Shitposting is the language of the internet, now but not forever.

On Mar 24, 2017 by Miles Klee

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Why Donald Trump is 4chan’s ultimate prank

Trump’s younger supporters think he’s an incompetent joke. In fact, that’s why they support him.

On Feb 22, 2017 by Dale Beran

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There’s a thriving tech startup scene in a most unlikely place

The emergent startup scene in Gaza is disrupting stereotypes and impacting the global economy.

On Feb 7, 2017 by Ryan Sturgill

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3 reasons why you should consider going back to your favorite employer

You've changed, and so has the company you used to work for.

On Dec 18, 2016 by Sarah Alpern

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How memes conquered our hearts and news feeds

Memes reassure us that everything will be OK.

On Dec 17, 2016 by Jaja Liao

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Why I’m walking out of work today

I'm protesting the many inequalities of this country.

On Dec 12, 2016 by Jessica Machado

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Facebook, Google, Twitter et al need to be champions for media literacy

Readers need to be relentlessly skeptical and use judgment.

On Nov 18, 2016 by Dan Gillmor

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Privacy is creating a new digital divide between the rich and poor

Online privacy should be for all, not just for the few.

On Oct 23, 2016 by Gry Hasselbach and Pernille Tranberg

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Donald Trump ‘stalked’ Hillary Clinton as an intimidation tactic

Many call his behavior predatory.

On Oct 10, 2016 by Jessica Machado

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The myth of the professional ‘Magic: the Gathering’ gamer

Magic doesn't exist to make you happy.

On Oct 6, 2016 by CML

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Pepe the Frog is not a Nazi, no matter what the alt-right says

One of history's finest memes is being held hostage.

On Sep 12, 2016 by Miles Klee

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The surprising case for Gary Johnson

There's only one candidate who seriously cares about science and technology.

On Sep 12, 2016 by Zoltan Istvan