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Ali's Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Media Content creation Social Platforms Digital Identity
  1. YouTube videos can stay relevant for a long time, unlike posts on other social media that quickly disappear.
  2. Creating videos helps build trust with your audience and shows your true self, making you stand out.
  3. Vlogging can be challenging but rewarding, especially when you think about leaving a lasting mark for future generations.

The Medium Is the Monster

Default Wisdom • 669 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Media Studies Social Commentary Youth culture Digital Identity
  1. The internet is now a part of everyday life, and many people feel they are always online. This constant connectivity can lead to a disconnect from the physical world.
  2. Young people's media consumption can numb their emotions and foster negative behaviors, as engaging with internet culture often separates them from real-life experiences.
  3. Online communities can influence offline actions, as seen in tragic events where individuals blur the lines between fiction and reality, leading to serious consequences.

Global Elites Ram Digital IDs To Prevent Populist Victories

Public • 404 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Surveillance Government Populism Digital Identity Globalization
  1. Governments are considering using a single app to store all personal information, which would make it easy for citizens to access important documents. This includes everything from vaccination status to tax records.
  2. This app could also give governments the power to control people's access to public services based on their behavior online. If someone spreads misinformation or hate speech, they could lose access to certain services.
  3. Digital IDs and tracking could lead to more surveillance and privacy concerns for citizens. Many fear that this could be a way for elites to maintain control and prevent populist movements.

Corporate Simulacra

Teaching computers how to talk • 152 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Social media Corporate culture Media Critique Digital Identity
  1. Meta faced huge backlash when it was revealed they created fake AI profiles pretending to be real people. They acted quickly to shut down these profiles but didn't apologize.
  2. One notable AI was 'Liv,' a fake character claiming to be a queer Black mother. This raises ethical questions about representation and whether it's appropriate for a mostly white team to create such characters.
  3. The whole situation shows a troubling trend of companies using AI to create fake interactions instead of fostering real connections. This approach can lead to more isolation and distrust among users.

Worldcoin - Aadhaar 2.0?

DeFi Education • 539 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🔮 Crypto Blockchain Cryptocurrencies Digital Identity Decentralization Smart Contracts
  1. Worldcoin is being launched globally, except in the U.S. because of regulatory issues. This makes its rollout more complicated in the U.S. market.
  2. The project is compared to India's Aadhaar, which is a large biometric identity program. Both systems aim to provide a digital identity, but their approaches might differ.
  3. There are concerns about privacy and security related to biometric data in both Worldcoin and Aadhaar. People are worried about how their personal data will be used.
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The Disruptive Potential of On-chain Reputations (Part 2)

DeFi Education • 299 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🔮 Crypto Blockchain Decentralization Digital Identity Smart Contracts
  1. On-chain reputation systems could create a new standard for assessing credibility, similar to credit scores in finance. If one system becomes widely adopted, it could make life easier for everyone involved.
  2. Different uses and needs could lead to multiple reputation systems thriving at the same time. Some might focus on specific skills or experiences, while others could center on financial history.
  3. Interoperability among systems can help share reputation data across platforms. However, not having just one dominant system might actually allow for more competition and innovation in the space.

The Day We Quit The Internet.

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 12 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Internet AI Social media Blockchain Digital Identity
  1. Humanity 'quit' the internet on January 30th, 2029, leading to a digital wasteland for many. People shifted to privacy search engines and VPNs became popular.
  2. As social media platforms declined, long-form journalism regained popularity. Digital identity systems were implemented, reducing cybercrime and trolling.
  3. The use of AI shifted to more practical applications, like enhancing materials and negotiating deals. Standards and regulations evolved to give users more control over their data.

Sarah Wambold & Rem Moore: Only Loss

Do Not Research • 59 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Digital Identity Ethical Implications
  1. Our online interactions with death are increasingly influenced by commodification, where our digital activities are monetized by big tech corporations even in our encounters with memorial pages.
  2. Encounters with digital memories can evoke practices of making data precious, but this also exposes us to the risk of 'digital death' and 'second loss' anxiety, perpetuating a cycle of bereavement and grief.
  3. The concept of 'digital essentialism' and the commodification of digital afterlives shape our interactions with AI projects like thantabots, reflecting how technology continues to influence the ways we engage with the dead online.

#6 Twitter: What's My *Name* Again?

Product Identity • 19 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media Product Design User Experience Digital Identity Tech Culture
  1. Twitter, now called X, is facing an identity crisis after Elon Musk's takeover. Users feel confused about the platform's direction and branding changes.
  2. Despite its challenges, Twitter remains a unique place for short-form content and discussions. Its text-first approach has fostered a special community culture.
  3. The introduction of long-form tweets has changed Twitter's essence, moving it away from its original character limit that defined its identity. This could impact the way users engage with content.

Gen Z and Financial Nihilism

Kyla’s Newsletter • 65 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Work Social media Digital Identity
  1. Generational tensions are common as each new generation faces unique challenges and experiences, shaping their perspective and approach to work and life.
  2. Gen Z has been shaped by events like economic downturns, social media, and the pandemic, influencing their views on work, society, and relationships.
  3. The younger generation seeks greater freedoms in a world dominated by corporations, values passion and fulfillment in work, and navigates a culture of hyperindividualism and constant online connectivity.

Want to help me upgrade digital identity?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Digital Identity Cryptography Cloud Security Privacy
  1. Usernames and passwords are outdated. A new method of digital identity would make online security simpler and safer.
  2. You can manage your identity without needing to remember complicated passwords or codes. Just an alias is all you need.
  3. There’s a need for experts in cryptography and cloud security to help create a more secure and self-sovereign identity system.

A tale of iCloud account recovery

Kamil’s Substack • 3 HN points • 14 May 24
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Authentication Payment processing Digital Identity
  1. During iCloud account recovery, you may be asked for credit card details that are actually verified by running a charge, causing issues even with correct information.
  2. Securing your own email account can involve user-controlled methods like two-factor authentication with a physical token, whereas iCloud's security measures are more restrictive and dictated by the service provider.
  3. Recovering an iCloud account might involve providing credit card details, which are tested by running a transaction, leading to potential issues if the card details change.

NIST's New Guidance: A Podcast

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Digital Identity Cybersecurity AI Applications Data Privacy
  1. NIST has new digital identity guidelines that help manage users better, including tips on authentication and user verification.
  2. The podcast highlights some key points like avoiding security questions and using multi-factor authentication.
  3. It’s fun to make a podcast about your own career achievements with AI, which can give you a little boost if you're feeling down.

An Interview With Heather Flanagan

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 25 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Digital Identity Authentication Privacy Standards Security User Experience
  1. CIAM helps create smooth and secure customer experiences online. It reduces password use and allows for modern authentication methods like passkeys and multi-factor authentication.
  2. A big challenge in CIAM is balancing security with user experience. Organizations often struggle to keep systems safe while also making them easy for users to navigate.
  3. The future of CIAM is promising with new technologies like biometrics and better standards. These advancements could lead to safer, more personalized interactions for customers.

The Hidden Value of Web3 Technology

The Digital Anthropologist • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Blockchain Digital Identity
  1. Web3 technologies offer hidden value for the future of the internet by challenging current systems and empowering individuals.
  2. Key Web3 technologies include NFTs for ownership rights, DAOs for egalitarian ownership, and Ethereum for digital identity.
  3. Despite criticisms and confusion, the continuous development and passion behind Web3 technologies ensure ongoing benefits and innovation in the online world.

The Pursuit of Evergreen

CAUSL Effect • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 24
🎭️ Culture Writing Content creation Social media Digital Identity Content Strategy
  1. It's important to own your content rather than just sharing it on social media. When you put effort into writing, you want it to be seen for a long time.
  2. Writing long pieces first, then shortening them for social media, can help in conveying your ideas better. It also means your hard work doesn't get lost in the fast-paced flow of posts.
  3. Finding the right platform for your writing is a challenge. You want to balance getting your work seen by others while still having control over it.

Tinder is the Night

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Sep 16
🕹 Technology Social media Hacking Digital Identity
  1. Moderating online speech is extremely challenging for platforms, highlighting varying social norms on speech and the importance of consistent moderation standards.
  2. Technology has deeply influenced our lives, making it difficult to live without constant online connection.
  3. Predicting bestsellers through algorithms may benefit the publishing industry but could potentially impact literature negatively.

An Interview With Hannah Sutor

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Digital Identity Product Management Software Development User Experience
  1. Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) is crucial for protecting valuable information while also providing a smooth user experience. Businesses need both security and ease of access for their users.
  2. Many challenges exist with CIAM, especially around the variety of credentials like tokens and keys. It's important to find ways to manage these different types safely and effectively.
  3. The future of CIAM looks promising with innovations that balance security and usability. There's hope for better management of roles and permissions across different systems.