Social media and mental health issues will not be alleviated by Instagram hiding ‘likes’, much though Facebook might want us to think that.
Social Media and Mental Health Pressures will not be Eased by Hiding ‘Likes’
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Big Tech’s Factory Floor
The ‘factory floor’ of Big Tech are the forgotten workers behind our shiny apps; the Facebook content moderators, the Amazon warehouse workers…
The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard
Handwriting on paper may be better for our brains than typing on a screen and also help us recall information better. Who knew?
Suddenly, Google finds it cares about user privacy
Google announced plans to stop selling targeted ads based on users’ browser history, a move it claims is a response to user privacy concerns.
Dying for Likes?
Another death in a gender reveal stunt gone wrong, highlights the growing number of people who are literally dying for likes on social media.
Big Tech versus Big Media in Australia
Big Tech versus Big Media: the battle escalated in Australia after Facebook blocked news on its platform for Australian Facebook users.
Apple’s Privacy Policy Hits Facebook in the Wallet
Apple’s new ad tracking transparency prioritises user privacy policy over advertiser dollars. Facebook isn’t happy.
Can We Get an Internet We Trust on Safer Internet Day?
48% of 8-17 years olds see untrue or misleading content at least once a day online. Can we get an internet we can trust on Safer Internet Day?
Investing Our Attention Elsewhere
Defeating the attention economy starts with defining what’s important to us, our values & our purpose, and investing our attention elsewhere.