What’s True, and Fake, About the Facebook Effect
Is Facebook responsible for what people think and feel about politics?
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The Road to Cybersecurity Is Paved With “Extraordinarily Basic Things”
Cyberattacks stem overwhelmingly from basic human error, not coding bugs or chip flaws. Yet user-centered approaches to cybersecurity are routinely treated as an afterthought.
The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Text While Driving
Everyone knows that texting and driving is a terrible idea, but few understand why.
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What to Do When Algorithms Rule
Is our reluctance to have our decisions and actions replaced by automated systems warranted?
My Quest to Get My (Hijacked) Brain Back (Audio Story)
Every time I sat down to read—or to do anything that required sustained attention—I found I could only focus on a task for a few minutes. It felt like my brain had changed—for the worse.
Want to Keep Your New Year’s Tech Resolutions? Embrace Sludge
Sludge is particularly easy to apply—and likely to be effective—for people who are trying to use technology less.