The Dark Side of Frictionless Technology
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The Dark Side of Frictionless Technology
The modern internet overwhelms us, disheartens us, and distracts us from what matters most. But most alarming of all, it erodes our ability to trust—in others, in ourselves, in institutions, in humanity, and in the future. The scary thing about losing trust is that it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When we suspect the worst, it creates a downw... See more
rob hardy • The more beautiful internet our hearts know is possible
In To Save Everything, Click Here, Evgeny Morozov implores the reader to “inquire into how Facebook mediates the very conditions of authenticity, sometimes by erecting new barriers and constraints but, more often, by destroying them.”
David A. Banks • The City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America
Up to a point, swapping autonomy for ease is a pretty good trade: who wants to run the math on their accounting books or call the restaurant to place a delivery order? But if taken too far, convenience becomes a Trojan Horse. We cede too much control and become dependent on something we can no longer steer. Platforms that promised to bring convenie... See more