social media

Colorful crayons and a symbol of a transgender

^{Keri D. Ingraham
January 23, 2024
Education}

Let’s Stop Calling It Gender-Affirming Care

_{Keri D. Ingraham
January 23, 2024
Education}

Twenty-two states have passed laws restricting in varying degrees the practice of the grossly inaccurately termed “gender-affirming care” for minors. The majority of those states did so in 2023. Additional bills aimed at protecting children from irreversible physical harm are being put forward this legislative cycle in states with Republican majority legislatures. Read More ›

^{Robert J. Marks II
February 9, 2023}

Social Media’s Role in Human Trafficking

_{Robert J. Marks II
February 9, 2023}

^{Andrew McDiarmid
August 30, 2022
Technology}

Why Tom Holland’s Social Media Break Is A Good Idea For All Of Us

_{Andrew McDiarmid
August 30, 2022
Technology}

In the end, nothing you may see on social media matters more than the health of your mind. Holland recognizes this and has taken the first step towards “being happier and healthier.” Let’s join him on the adventure. Read More ›

Retired female watching video on computer, delighted to see her grandchildren

^{Andrew McDiarmid
October 6, 2021
Technology}

Need Help With Today’s Technology? Ask Your Elders!

_{Andrew McDiarmid
October 6, 2021
Technology}

One way to better relate to today’s technology is to get a big picture view. And the only people that can help you do that are those who have lived through more technological advances than you have – your elders! Read More ›

^{Heather Zeiger
August 27, 2020
Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

Why Some Nation States Are Banning TikTok

_{Heather Zeiger
August 27, 2020
Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

TikTok’s relationship with China’s government and its role as censor aren’t the only issues. Documents show discrimination against many “ugly” types of people. Read More ›

^{Heather Zeiger
April 5, 2020
Foreign Policy, Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

The Dragon’s Deception

_{Heather Zeiger
April 5, 2020
Foreign Policy, Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

U.S. Intelligence reports that China has misrepresented the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan. Social media was part of the strategy. An investigation by ProPublica and the UN shows that China has used thousands of Twitterbots, as well as hacked accounts, to applaud the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the heroes who stopped the coronavirus in China. Read More ›

Group Friends Video Chat Connection Concept

^{Jonathan Bartlett
March 17, 2020
Natural and Artificial Intelligence, Technology}

We Will Never Go Back to the Pre-COVID-19 Workplace

_{Jonathan Bartlett
March 17, 2020
Natural and Artificial Intelligence, Technology}

While many people (myself included) have railed against the excesses of technology and its tendency to weaken community spirit and understanding, it turns out that, in the present crisis, it is having the opposite effect. We are all stuck in our houses for the next several weeks. However, thanks to our new digital infrastructure, we aren’t really alone in the same way any more. Read More ›

Rest in Peace Posters of Dr Li Wenliang, who warned authorities about the coronovirus outbreak seen at Hosier Lane in Melbourne, Australia. Hosier Lane is known for its street art.

^{Heather Zeiger
February 1, 2020
Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

Censorship? But Coronavirus Doesn’t Care!

_{Heather Zeiger
February 1, 2020
Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

Coronavirus provides a test. The Chinese Communist Party offers mainland Chinese people security and prosperity in exchange for the sacrifice of personal freedom. But when the government cannot uphold its end of the agreement — security — the people may become less tolerant of the human rights violations. And the age of information makes it much easier to discover them. Read More ›

^{Andrew McDiarmid
March 7, 2018
Technology}

Twitter: Just Trust Our Algorithm

_{Andrew McDiarmid
March 7, 2018
Technology}

So I was out at the movies the other night, one of millions who have been enjoying the new Black Panther movie. We got there early, in time to be indoctrinated by the pre-show entertainment. One of the ads surprised me – it was for Twitter. Ads promoting social media platforms are not really that common. But even more surprising was the Read More ›

^{Scott S. Powell
October 7, 2017
Technology}

The Spiral of Silence

_{Scott S. Powell
October 7, 2017
Technology}

Just two or three generations ago, most Americans understood that George Orwell’s classics Animal Farm and 1984 were written to explain how freedom is lost to totalitarianism and the intolerance that accompanies it. “Big Brother,” a term still casually used to describe an all-knowing governing authority, comes straight out of 1984. In the state that Orwell describes, all subjects are Read More ›