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How do I resist “Time Thieves”? Through FRICTION

In praise of friction. Friction is the best defense against Big Tech's assault on our…

Elena RossiniNovember 19, 2019

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Amnesty International’s Kumi Naidoo: “Data is power and the asymmetrical nature of that power is terrifying”

Amnesty International's director Kumi Naidoo spoke at Web Summit 2019 about the "surveillance industrial complex"…

Elena RossiniNovember 18, 2019

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The dark side of AI: writers Jia Tolentino and Ocean Vuong on how algorithms are killing serendipity

We're in the golden age of algorithmic recommendations, of artificial intelligence dictating which books and…

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Edward Snowden at Web Summit 2019: “Data Isn’t Harmless”

American whistleblower Edward Snowden at Web Summit 2019: "But data isn't harmless. It is not…

Elena RossiniNovember 5, 2019

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“I’m a realist because…”

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Elena RossiniNovember 5, 2019

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How do I resist “Time Thieves”? Through FRICTION

Amnesty International’s Kumi Naidoo: “Data is power and the asymmetrical nature of that power is terrifying”

The dark side of AI: writers Jia Tolentino and Ocean Vuong on how algorithms are killing serendipity

What Motivated Me To Rebel Against “Time Thieves”

Edward Snowden at Web Summit 2019: “Data Isn’t Harmless”

“I’m a realist because…”

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Understanding and Resisting Big Tech

Digital Literacy

How do I resist “Time Thieves”? Through FRICTION

Amnesty International’s Kumi Naidoo: “Data is power and the asymmetrical nature of that power is terrifying”

The dark side of AI: writers Jia Tolentino and Ocean Vuong on how algorithms are killing serendipity

What Motivated Me To Rebel Against “Time Thieves”

Edward Snowden at Web Summit 2019: “Data Isn’t Harmless”

“I’m a realist because…”

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The app that gave me negative body image

3 key habits to become a successful digital minimalist

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