Category Archives: Internet

How many upper class people are live streamers?

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Luke Ford

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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How To Win The Internet (5-11-21)

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Luke Ford

Packy writes: The Meta Game here is your life and your career. The more you evolve and level up, the more opportunities you’ll have. If you build up a following, meet the right people, and get involved with the right … Continue reading →

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We Are Bellingcat: Global Crime, Online Sleuths, and the Bold Future of News

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Luke Ford

Here are some highlights from this 2021 book: * When General Michael Flynn ran the Defense Intelligence Agency (before disgracing himself in the Trump administration), he remarked that secret sources used to contribute 90 per cent of valuable intelligence. After … Continue reading →

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