Internet Archives

Economics

The Future of Work: Owning What We Share

The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.

Nathan Schneider

Environment

Pornography Consumption on the Rise

As the Internet makes X-rated material more accessible, more Americans are watching.

Tom Jacobs

Environment

Twitter Is Changing How We Talk About Climate Change

To study climate change, head to the Twittersphere.

Madeleine Thomas

News in Brief

The Past, Present, and Future of the Black Lives Matter Network

A scholar of race and digital media details how the online prowess of #BlackLivesMatter was over 20 years in the making.

Charlton McIlwain

Environment

The Problem With E-Signatures

Unlike the real thing, it appears they do not promote honesty.

Tom Jacobs

Environment

Finding Friendship on the Internet

A new report shows online friendship is becoming the mainstream for teenagers.

Kyle Chayka

News in Brief

How Search Engine Rankings Affect Which Politicians People Vote For

More evidence that Google controls my life.

Francie Diep

News in Brief

Is AT&T Overcharging Schools for Internet Service?

A lawsuit can proceed against the company for allegedly failing to offer the required discounts to schools and libraries, says an appeals court.

Jeff Gerth

Environment

Cracking Tor

Computer scientists devise a method to unmask users of the world's leading Internet anonymity software—and how to fix the problem.

Nathan Collins

Economics

What It Feels Like to Go Viral

BuzzFeed, YouTube, and (former) Gawker stars all describe a similar psychological rush, but riding the viral wave comes with dangers too.

Rick Paulas