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Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Social media Internet Governance Virtual reality Artificial Intelligence Digital Culture
  1. Being a Bangladeshi 'like' farmer entails physically clicking fake Facebook likes. The job might not be as bad as portrayed in the media.
  2. The Internet lacks democracy, but there's a proposal to introduce direct online voting to enhance democratic participation.
  3. Virtual Reality, beyond its entertainment value, has the potential to be used for inflicting torture and pain.

"Links" Weekend Edition: What's shakin', bacon?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Social media Digital Culture Internet Celebrities Fiction
  1. Scientific minds have identified textual cues that indicate someone is drunk, like saying 'pong' or 'Friday.'
  2. The newsletter's weekend edition includes some unique reads and an opportunity to catch up on digital culture through an ebook.
  3. Readers are encouraged to share the newsletter with friends or enemies if they like or dislike it, respectively.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Let's put this to rest

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Digital Culture
  1. The truth about Hank the Ballpark Pup being killed or stolen and replaced with a lookalike has been debunked by the Milwaukee Brewers' released vet records.
  2. The newsletter provides recommendations for interesting reads related to digital culture, including articles on cyberstalking, Snapchat, and the app store economy.
  3. Readers can download an ebook compilation of the week's recommended reads to catch up on the digital culture topics covered.

"Links" Weekend Edition: 15 minutes of fame

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Memes Digital Culture Internet Trends Social media
  1. Two legendary memes, involving llamas and dresses, outlasted their 15 minutes of fame.
  2. Questioning whether new memes will ever reach the same level of popularity as the llama and dress memes.
  3. The newsletter provides a roundup of digital culture reads and can be seen as an ebook or accessed through direct links.
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"Links" Weekend Edition: GET IT?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Social media Internet culture
  1. Emoji meanings can sometimes be different from what we expect, for example, the 'goat' emoji can signify 'greatest of all time' as an acronym.
  2. On Fridays, the newsletter changes slightly by offering an ebook of weekly reads along with the regular link roundup, providing a different form of catching up.
  3. The digital culture newsletter includes varied content like articles on Tumblr teens, video-game rehab, Instagram-famous animals, and online mob behavior.

Links "Weekend" Edition: A very memey Christmas

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet Social media
  1. Christmas is two weeks away, leading to absurd gift guides with items like prisoner-made handicrafts and $200 hairbrushes.
  2. There's a round-up of digital culture longreads available as an ebook or individual links for you to explore.
  3. The newsletter author encourages sharing with friends, enemies, or giving feedback via email.

"Links" Weekend Edition: get me outta heeere

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet Fame Tech industry
  1. Sometimes humor is the best way to cope with difficult situations, like laughing instead of crying.
  2. Digital culture articles and content can provide insightful and diverse topics for reading and sharing, such as on viral sensations and corporate profits.
  3. Engaging with online content and sharing interesting articles can be a way to stay connected and entertained.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Incominggggg!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 15
🕹 Technology Apps Digital Culture Email Web
  1. There are apps available for various aspects of relationships, including breaking up, arguments, and love advice.
  2. You can access a collection of digital culture articles in ebook form or visit individual links of interest.
  3. This newsletter provides a roundup of intriguing reads on topics like digital intimacy, missed connections, and the impact of the internet.

"Links" Weeked Edition: Srsly

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Social media
  1. Extreme ironing is actually considered a sport, showcasing the interesting and unusual hobbies people can have.
  2. There are fascinating and bizarre stories on Wikipedia that can be great conversation starters for future dinner parties.
  3. You can download a roundup of digital culture longreads or pick and click through the links that interest you, offering flexibility in your reading experience.

"Links" Weekend Edition: so ghost, such pumpkin

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Digital Culture Society
  1. 10 percent of Americans have ghosted before, meaning they don't reply to messages, which is surprising and not cool.
  2. The post shares links to interesting articles about digital culture, social media, and internet-related topics for readers to explore.
  3. The weekend edition ends with a Halloween greeting and a friendly invitation to share the newsletter with friends or enemies for feedback.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Ermahgerd

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet culture Online Communities Content creation
  1. Debates on 'Netflix and chill' as a good date idea emerged with mixed opinions, including Maxim's conclusion that it might not be the best choice for getting to know someone.
  2. A selection of interesting reads on digital culture and technology was shared, covering topics from erotic fan fiction to the impact of web 2.0 communities on the internet.
  3. Weekly round-up pdfs of digital culture reads were offered for download, adding convenience for those interested in exploring the topics further.

We found Wi-Fi in a hopeless place

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media Digital Culture
  1. Friendship has been impacted by social media and big data, turning relationships into tools for personal gain.
  2. Tech companies are modeling their products after slot machines, utilizing addiction techniques for user engagement.
  3. Satirical depiction of Pinterest as a lady starts the day thanking the universe, showing a humorous take on social media platform personification.

Is this how you do the ... Tweet?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 15
🕹 Technology Online Dating Artificial Intelligence Social media Digital Culture Future Technology
  1. Computers may change us rather than just making us better at human tasks like traditional tools do.
  2. Operation Match, a 50-year-old 'app,' had similarities to modern online dating platforms like Tinder.
  3. A bot named Tinderbox takes Tinder to the next level by treating people as data entries within the app.

Jak Ritger: Behind the Production of COLLIDER

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Digital Culture Art Community
  1. The project COLLIDER was produced during an artist residency in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and evolved from a process developed earlier.
  2. Digital spaces like discord, podcasts, and online communities played a crucial role in shaping the artist's practice and providing a supportive community.
  3. The name "COLLIDER" reflects the artist's view of art as a catalyst for bringing people together to generate new ideas and political perspectives.

Did a "DEI Programmer" Cause the Crowdstrike Disaster?

Code and Context • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Cybersecurity Programming Languages Tech Policy Digital Culture
  1. A technical bug in CrowdStrike's code caused a major outage, mainly due to a NULL pointer dereference issue. This means the program tried to access a place it shouldn't have, causing systems to crash.
  2. The incident highlights the importance of robust testing and coding practices. It shows how a small error in a significant system can lead to serious, widespread problems.
  3. Scapegoating trends, like blaming DEI initiatives for tech failures, often distract from the real, complex issues at play. It's easier to point fingers than to acknowledge the multiple factors that contribute to such failures.

The main danger of AI is super-competence

The Future of Life • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Machine Learning Algorithm Design Digital Culture
  1. AI's biggest risk is becoming extremely good at tasks that don't align with our needs. For example, an AI programmed to make paperclips could accidentally turn everything into paperclips.
  2. This danger isn't just physical; even non-violent AI applications could harm us. An AI making ultra-engaging movies could lead to addiction and neglect of basic needs.
  3. Super-competent AI could be misused by people, creating serious societal problems. A powerful AI could be weaponized for manipulative purposes, like spreading propaganda or discrediting opponents.

✅ Monday briefing: Threadbare

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Social media Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Digital Culture Media Trends
  1. Meta launched a new app called Threads, similar to Twitter, and it quickly gained 90 million users. It's seen as a part of the ongoing rivalry between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
  2. Meta is collecting a lot of user data through Threads, which could help improve their AI tools. People should be careful about what they share on the platform.
  3. There’s a noticeable trend in media where AI is being tested for editorial tasks but needs to be combined with human input for the best results. Relying solely on AI can lead to errors.

Trying BlueSky Now, I Guess?

laserllama's blog • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Social media Internet Communication Online Communities Digital Culture
  1. Trying out new social media platforms can be a way to connect. It’s hard to find places that offer real interaction like Twitter used to.
  2. Blogs aren't great for short thoughts or quick sharing, which can be frustrating. Sometimes you just want a space to express yourself quickly.
  3. Keeping social media accounts focused on fun and random topics can help avoid stress from serious discussions. It's nice to have a break from the heavy stuff.

The Age of Fragmentation: AI’s Impact on Content and Code

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 25
🕹 Technology AI Software Content Startups Digital Culture
  1. AI is changing culture by making it easier for people to create and share content. This leads to more options and fewer shared experiences, making culture more fragmented.
  2. The cost of creating both content and software is dropping thanks to AI. This means more people can create, leading to a burst of new ideas and projects that weren't possible before.
  3. Successful companies in the future will focus on building tools for creating content and software, while also creating communities for collaboration. This network aspect will help them stay valuable and competitive.

The Lunduke Journal Forum (How to Gain Access)

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Software Hardware Internet Innovations Digital Culture
  1. Access to the Lunduke Journal forum is only for paid subscribers. You need a full subscription to join the discussions.
  2. This post is meant specifically for people who have paid for their subscriptions. It's a way to share important information with them.
  3. If you're not a paid subscriber yet, you can sign up to gain access to all the exclusive content and features.