Don’t Fear the Network: The Internet Is Changing the Way We Communicate for the Better
Panic about the rise of social media is largely overhyped and misplaced.
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Welcome to the New, Monetized Internet, Where Privacy Is Going to Cost You
If you think of the Internet as a public good, then think again. Internet service providers are finding new ways to monetize their customers, and all signs point to bigger bills for everyone.
Twitter, Modified
If the beloved platform falls short of our public discourse, can we imagine a more public alternative?
No, the Internet Is Not Killing Religion in America
The decline in religiosity in the U.S. is accompanied by a rise in Internet access. But the factors determining faith are far more complicated than a Wi-Fi connection.
The Best Kind of Geography Is Beer Geography
University of Kentucky geographers used millions of geotagged tweets to produce fascinating beer maps of the United States.
Do You Own Your Identity Online?
The European “right to be forgotten” could help protect U.S. citizens against blanket data surveillance.
Do ‘Save Darfur’ Facebook Members Really Care About Darfur?
A new analysis proves armchair activism is alive and well.
Chaos, Democracy, and Religion in the Pokémon World
How the live-streaming, crowd-sourced gameplay of a 15-year-old game captivated millions and generated its own set of religions.
