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fromInc
13 hours agoThe Internet Loves a Public Feud. Here's What to Consider Before Starting One as a Founder
Public feuds can temporarily boost engagement but often damage long-term brand reputation.
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fromSilicon Canals
5 days agoDigital life
Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
6 days agoSocial Media is a Democracy, and You're Voting Every Day
Redesigning social media feeds can enhance the quality of news received and foster diverse perspectives on current events.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
5 days agoPsychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals
Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours agoThe people who plan every gathering, send every invite, and check in on everyone first aren't controlling, they figured out early that being the one who initiates is the only reliable defense against being forgotten - Silicon Canals
Organizing social gatherings can be a strategy to manage social anxiety rather than a personality trait.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoJohn Oliver on AI chatbots: Behind that machine is a corporation trying to extract a monthly fee from you'
AI chatbots have rapidly gained popularity, but their quick deployment raises significant ethical concerns and potential consequences for users.
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1 day agoWatch STOMP Out Bullying's 2026 Culture Shock this Thursday
Culture Shock is an annual event dedicated to promoting cultural diversity, kindness, and inclusivity within educational settings. Through engaging discussions, activities, and resources, Culture Shock aims to empower educators and students to embrace diversity and foster a culture of acceptance and empathy.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoThe people who answer every text within seconds but take days to respond when someone asks how they're really doing aren't being inconsistent. They've automated the parts of connection that don't require them to be a person, and reserved the delay for the parts that do - Silicon Canals
Fast replies and slow replies reflect different parts of a person, with logistics handled quickly and emotional presence requiring more time and introspection.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days agoLena Dunham is right that fame is toxic. Unfortunately, we're all famous now | Emma Beddington
Fame has become increasingly toxic, distorting relationships and self-image, affecting mental health, and creating a shared experience of 'famesickness' in the digital age.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
20 hours agoThe people who keep their phone face-down on every table aren't being secretive. They learned at some point that being reachable on someone else's schedule was the price of being available, and turning the screen down is the smallest act of sovereignty they have left - Silicon Canals
Turning phones face-down at meals symbolizes a reclaiming of personal attention and autonomy from constant connectivity.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
3 days agoMost Australian teens admit the social media ban isn't working as they try to sidestep age verification blocks with face masks and their parents' IDs | Fortune
Teenagers in Australia are successfully circumventing social media bans through various methods, despite age restrictions implemented by the government.
fromFortune
6 days agoThe internet isn't just like real life, a top VC says - it is real life. For a16z, that's not philosophy, it's an investment | Fortune
The internet is real life. And navigating life means navigating the internet. News now exists to summarize things that have already happened online. Music is being restructured by TikTok's 15-second clip format, the way radio once defined the verse-chorus arrangement.
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Online learning
fromPoynter
1 month agoWe partnered with streamers to talk rage bait, toxicity and media literacy. You can, too. - Poynter
MediaWise launched G.A.M.E. to combat misinformation in gaming spaces by partnering with gamers and streamers to reach young audiences through their preferred platforms.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month agoSocial media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows
Social media influencers perpetuate misinformation more effectively than regular users due to parasocial relationships with followers and financial incentives tied to engagement.
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