Who gets scammed?
A viral personal essay argues that anyone can fall victim to scams. What can be learned from it?
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The case for tracking private jets
When individual flights so dramatically endanger our planet, there is a legitimate public interest in who is using them, and…
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On social media, books are trendy. Is reading?
On TikTok and Instagram, influencers turn to books not as great literature, but as set dressing.
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The danger of deepfakes goes far beyond Taylor Swift
Why has it taken an attack on a global star for politicians and regulators to get serious about protecting women…
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Want to understand Gen Z? Watch MrBeast
The YouTube superstar understands young people are far from the left-wing, anti-capitalists they are often portrayed as.
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The grim return of Alex Jones
The notorious conspiracy theorist is back on social media. His reappearance is a warning for 2024.
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How permanent are our digital memories?
Most of us now believe our digital records are better preserved than our physical ones. Is that really true?
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Family vlogging exploits children
Parenting influencers are now more self-aware, claiming to “respect” their children’s “boundaries”. But this type of content can never be…
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