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Category Archives: Internet
The Death of Critical Thinking Will Kill Us Long Before AI
Joan Westenberg: “…In the bite-sized content and viral media age, too many of us have lost — or are losing — the focus and patience for lengthy, complex texts. We skim and scan instead of closely reading. Our attention spans have shrunk to mere seconds. While technology has enabled the wide dissemination of information, it has also fragmented our… Continue Reading
Americans Are More Likely to Choose News That Supports Their Beliefs
This New Study Reveals Why. [The Debrief]: “A new study published in Communication Research suggests that people often prefer news that aligns with their existing beliefs, a tendency known as “selective exposure.” According to the new research, this habit is particularly noticeable in the United States, where partisan divides and “echo chambers” are becoming more… Continue Reading
PBS to offer local TV streams through Amazon’s Prime Video
TheDesk.net: “Public television program distributor PBS has inked a distribution deal with Amazon that will allow users of the streaming platform Prime Video to watch their local PBS member station and PBS Kids. The deal involves around 150 PBS member stations that are already making their main broadcast feed available through the PBS website and… Continue Reading
A computational analysis of potential algorithmic bias on platform X during the 2024 US election
A computational analysis of potential algorithmic bias on platform X during the 2024 US election. [Working Paper] (Unpublished) – This technical report presents findings from a two-phase analysis investigating potential algorithmic bias in engagement metrics on X (formerly Twitter) by examining Elon Musk’s account against a group of prominent users and subsequently comparing Republican-leaning versus… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 16, 2024
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 16, 2024 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex… Continue Reading
Vanishing Culture: Q&A with Philip Bump
The Internet Archives Blog, November 4, 2024. The following Q&A between writer Caralee Adams and journalist Philip Bump of The Washington Post is part of our Vanishing Culture series, highlighting the power and importance of preservation in our digital age. Read more essays online or download the full report now. Philip Bump is a columnist for The Washington Post based in New… Continue Reading
Our World in Data
“Poverty, disease, hunger, climate change, war, existential risks, and inequality: The world faces many great and terrifying problems. It is these large problems that our work at Our World in Data focuses on. Thanks to the work of thousands of researchers around the world who dedicate their lives to it, we often have a good… Continue Reading
Find out where to watch TV & movies streaming in the US
“Streamin [available for countries around the world] is your ultimate streaming guide, designed to help you discover where to watch any movie or TV show across all your favorite streaming platforms. Easily search for any title to see its availability, or set up alerts to be notified as soon as it’s ready to stream. Get… Continue Reading
502 bad gateway error: What it is and how to fix it
Proton VPN Blog: “A 502 bad gateway error is one of the most common error codes you’re likely to see when a web page won’t load. This could be due to DNS issues, geo-restrictions, or other issues discussed in this article, where we explain what the error means and explore possible ways to fix it.… Continue Reading
Some of Substack’s Biggest Newsletters Rely on AI Writing Tools
Wired – unpaywalled: “The most popular writers on Substack earn up to seven figures each year primarily by persuading readers to pay for their work. The newsletter platform’s subscription-driven business model offers creators different incentives than platforms like Facebook or YouTube, where traffic and engagement are king. In theory, that should help shield Substack from… Continue Reading
How I Use This Wi-Fi Analyzer to Boost My Wi-Fi Connection
MakeUseOf: “Buying a new Wi-Fi router isn’t enough to boost your network on its own. To make the most of your Wi-Fi, you need to ensure that you’re getting the best range, signal, and frequency. Thankfully, a handy mobile app will get you up and running in no time…” Continue Reading
