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The Real Reason Why Instagram Is Hiding “Like” Counts

I believe the real reason has to do with surveillance capitalism: extracting more precious user data and increasing the time spent on the platform.
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3 key habits to become a successful digital minimalist

The first few weeks of a digital detox / minimalism overhaul are incredibly hard. Here are 3 key techniques to stick to your digital minimalism plan.
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Quote: Tech Billionaire Parenting

"Melinda Gates's children don't have smartphones and only use a computer in the kitchen. Her husband Bill spends hours in his office reading books while everyone else is refreshing their…