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Chasin' the lulz

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 16
🕹 Technology Social media Fake news
  1. The Internet has made it easier for people to lose touch with reality by overwhelming us with information, causing us to gravitate towards what confirms our beliefs.
  2. During the Trump/Clinton election, it seemed like everyone became trolls, focusing on humor that was mean-spirited and cynical.
  3. People are flocking to remote areas they see on Instagram, causing issues for those places and sometimes displaying disrespectful behavior.
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Basicallyyy visions of armageddon

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Oct 16
🕹 Technology Internet Apps Social media Cybersecurity Fake news
  1. In the attention economy, our focus is the real commodity, and we often end up as the losers.
  2. Creators of addictive apps like BJ Fogg question whether they're truly improving the world or just aiming to make money.
  3. Understanding how Russia executed a significant election hack sheds light on the complexities of the ongoing situation with Wikileaks and the US election.