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Is a Microsoft App in the Works Racist?
A Microsoft App in the works called “Pedestrian Route Production,” that would provide the user walking directions around a city that avoid “unsafe neighborhood[s],” has been deemed racist by an number of organizations, notably the NAACP of Dallas. Dallas NAACP … Continue reading
Your Phone Was Probably Made in a Sweatshop
Like any devout follower, writer and performer Mike Daisey was reluctant to ask questions about his favorite religion—the church of Apple. A self-professed gadget freak and number one fan of the ubiquitous technology company, Daisey’s reluctance is probably familiar to … Continue reading
Everything is Amazing and Louis CK is Happy
Louis CK makes really funny jokes and he wants you–even if you are broke, especially if you are broke—to be able to laugh at him. His newest venture, Louis CK: Live at the Beacon Theatre is a full-length show … Continue reading
Sexists, Bad Tippers, and Jerks of the World Beware: the Internet Will Catch You
I’ve been bartending on Capitol Hill for two years. My customers, for the most part, are awesome. But Capitol Hill is a busy place on the weekend, attracting people from all over the Seattle area. Lots of us joke about … Continue reading
We Don’t Need Your Money: Bitcoin and the Future of Digital Currency
In my last post, we got a glimpse into the way new digital media may affect our interpersonal relationships in the future, through Aritifical Intelligence and conversant robots. This post explores another potentially game-changing technology: digital currency. We are all … Continue reading
Cleverbot: Artificial Intelligence of the Future, or Just a Jerk?
Does everyone on the Internet eventually turn into an asshole (See: YouTube comments)? Why do people feel the need to verbally abuse a robot? Have you ever been tricked into a conversation with a computer program…and enjoyed it?
What Gladwell Got Wrong: International Nonprofits’ Strong Digital Ties
Last year, in a now-infamous article titled Small Change Malcolm Gladwell used the phrase “weak ties” to describe relationships predicated on and perpetuated within social media networks. He argued that this type of activism “makes it easier for activists to … Continue reading
The Arab Revolution and Social Media
The world is watching as Arab citizens in North Africa and the Middle East gather to protest against authoritarian governments, restricted freedom, and poor economic opportunities. Twitter feeds, liveblogs, videos and photos are disseminated across the web almost instantly despite … Continue reading
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