Can We Really Detect Sarcasm With a Machine?
What was once the domain of literary critics has now become the world of the Secret Service.
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Why Online Tracking Is Getting Creepier
The merger of online and offline data is bringing more intrusive tracking.
Rethinking Viral: Why the Digital World Is Not as Democratic as We Think
We often judge the Internet based on the relatively few stories of success—where democratization seems to operate—rather than the millions of failures. Viral is the exception, big broadcasts—and lonely voices whistling in the digital hurricane—are the norm.
Even Young People Are Skeptical of Information They Learn on Twitter
New research suggests they react to “facts” learned from a Twitter feed with some skepticism.
Facebook, Twitter Usage Linked to Higher Divorce Rates
New research finds a correlation between marital dissatisfaction and social media usage.
Twitter, Modified
If the beloved platform falls short of our public discourse, can we imagine a more public alternative?
IPO Gives Us a Look Inside Sina Weibo, a Company Struggling With Censorship
Weibo, “China’s Twitter,” started offering shares on NASDAQ last week. Its regulatory disclosures reveal a company’s balancing act between censoring too much and too little.
Treat, Don’t Tweet: The Dangerous Rise of Social Media in the Operating Room
Surveys suggest most doctors and nurses understand the significant safety issues associated with the use of cell phones and laptops during surgery. But that’s not stopping them from pulling out the distracting devices.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Social Media Researcher Who Wants to Understand How Warning Messages Travel Online
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Twitter Diplomat Who Wants to Connect the World
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.