Category Archives: Internet

Social Media

From the Washington Post: “Real human connections create a virtuous cycle. Burnett explains that face-to-face interactions typically are more rewarding than online conversations because they activate more parts of the brain. “You’re looking at someone’s facial expression; you’re getting empathy … Continue reading

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The Reaction Economy

From the LROB: * Talent shows such as The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing revolve around the facial reactions of celebrity judges; figures such as Simon Cowell are specialists in the manipulation of an eyebrow or the spontaneous look … Continue reading

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How many upper class people are live streamers?

At least in England, and perhaps in parts of America, the upper and lower classes don’t generally want publicity while the middle class crave it. Who are the biggest aristocratic live streamers, podcasters and reality show participants? Which English lords … Continue reading

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The Players Ball: A Genius, a Con Man, and the Secret History of the Internet’s Rise

David Kushner writes in this 2019 book: Sitting back in his office in Tijuana, Cohen readily spun his story on the phone to anyone who’d listen. “When Kremen filed this lawsuit, he did us a big favor,” Cohen told Luke … Continue reading

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Wired: The High Cost of Living Your Life Online

From Wired: Without the ability to find out how their identity is ricocheting around the virtual world, people often feel a fight-or-flight response when they’ve been online for many hours—and even after they’ve logged off. “It’s kind of an adapted … Continue reading

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