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This week - Alberto Romero, Ann Kjellberg and more...
Alberto Romero
"The Internet: That Friend I Used to Know" by Alberto Romero on The Algorithmic Bridge reflects on the evolution of the internet and its impact on personal and societal levels. Romero nostalgically recalls the early days of the internet as a place of discovery, connection, and simplicity. He contrasts this with the current state, characterized by algorithms, commercialization, and loss of privacy. You can read the full article here.
Ann Kjellberg
"Books Are Dead, Long Live Books" by Ann Kjellberg explores the evolving landscape of book publishing and criticism. Kjellberg reflects on her experience with traditional literary institutions and the challenges they face in the digital age.
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"AI and the Evolution of Social Media" discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on social media, drawing parallels with the evolution of social media itself. It highlights five fundamental attributes of social media that have harmed society: advertising, virality, surveillance, disinformation, and polarization. Bruce Schneier argues that AI also possesses these attributes, which can be leveraged for good or ill, depending on how the technology is wielded.
Judith Donath, Bruce Schneier
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