Elizabeth Dwoskin and Craig Tinbergen, writing for the Washington Post have applauded the social media platforms’ recent efforts to reign in “hate speech, misinformation and posts that potentially incite violence.” These posts were coming from the US president and many of his supporters. When asked what I thought of this step forward, here is what … Continue reading The illusion of improving social media platforms
It has been 102 days since I started self-isolating myself and dealing with the pandemic. This forced break from the normalcy has led to my conversations with self, that continue to reshape my own expectations of myself. I am continuing to self-isolate, but slowly starting to take socially distant visits with friends who have been … Continue reading [06.08.2020] Daily Notes
By now you are likely sick and tired of all the news around Joe Rogan signing a megadeal with Spotify. Me too! I mean, I liked Spotify for what it was: a great music streaming service. But now, I am not too sure. Recently, whenever I experience Spotify, I come away thinking, “Man, it has … Continue reading Spotify and the fight for attention
Warner Brothers has pent $200 million on Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, making it one of the most expensive movies ever made. The executives should be worried – University of Iowa researchers believe there is a 32 percent chance that the movie will turn a profit. That can’t be good. Read the explanation. [Iowa Now] … Continue reading Algorithm Says: Batman vs Superman, likely a flop
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