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Culture is now changing smartphones

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Innovation Social Impact Cultural Change Internet Access
  1. Revolutionary technology influences culture initially, but culture eventually shapes the technology back. This phenomenon is evident with smartphones.
  2. Smartphones have evolved to become symbols of social status, impacting social norms and behaviors. They signal different messages based on design features.
  3. Culture has transformed smartphones from mere entertainment or social tools to essential everyday utilities. They are now considered integral to daily life and government may regulate them as they did with public phone access.

AI in 2031

Robots & Startups • 19 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Internet Access
  1. AI in 2031 may widen income and opportunity disparities in the USA by prioritizing profit over equity.
  2. Disparities in internet access and technology can create unequal opportunities for individuals in different parts of the USA.
  3. Considerations like access to technology and resources will be critical in shaping future opportunities and outcomes.

Your tweets are not art

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 16
🕹 Technology Social Engineering Internet Access Smartphones Virtual reality
  1. Confessions of a serial social engineer highlight the practice of tricking people for financial gain rather than hacking machines.
  2. Being a teenager without internet access can pose challenges, especially as more educators require online work which can put students at a disadvantage.
  3. An app aims to bridge political divides and foster friendships, with claims of success in conflict zones like Israel and Palestine.

Looking this good is exhausting

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Aug 14
🕹 Technology Social media Internet Access Wearable Tech
  1. Joining exclusive online communities can be intriguing, but the entry bar is often set high with specialized knowledge requirements.
  2. Social media platforms struggle to effectively protect users from harassment, despite using flagging systems.
  3. In rural areas, many Americans still rely on dial-up internet due to limited broadband access, not just due to being elderly or technophobic.
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