we didn't need Big Brother to normalize surveillance (we're doing it ourselves)
why George Orwell's 1984 feels eerily more relevant today than ever
under the obvious
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AI detectors and the parallels to colonialism
Substack recently released an AI detection feature called Pangram.
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the invisible infrastructure of AI, and the cost of progress
the internet is running on rage bait
when engagement becomes exploitation
the convenience trap
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how instagram sets unrealistic expectations in relationships
the subtle ways Instagram has reshaped our expectations of each other
bot-fueled fame; & how 'likes' shape your perception
how fake engagement from bot farms fuel herd mentality, manufacture popularity, and manipulate your perception
your echo chamber is keeping you ignorant
algorithms are designed to maximize engagement, not broaden perspectives
what is ethical tech, anyway?
a conversation about bias in tech, design choices & the future we’re building
Convenience is costing us connection;
how the pursuit of ease is quietly reshaping human connection (and life)