Attention

Have you realised that every single time you retweet a demagogue, you’re a ca-ching in their attention cash box? They couldn’t care less about what you say but they almost literally jerk off on the fact that you are saying something at all. Raw human attention. You’re either paying, or you’re not.

A promise

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When we see “internet of things”, let’s make it an internet of beings. When we see “virtual reality”, let’s make it a shared reality. When we see “machine learning”, let’s make it collaborative learning. When we see “user experience”, let’s make it about human experience. When we hear “the singularity is near”, let us remember:… Read more A promise

#GitLabGate

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My heart goes out to all the @gitlab employees who oppose this unilateral and highly political decision of their CEO that bans them from discussing politics at work.

@everywhereist on online abuse

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Fellow men: 1. Grab a pen and paper and write: “I promise not to talk/post/argue about this for at least 72 hours.” 2. Read this piece top to bottom. 3. Again. 4. Keep your promise while letting sink in the fact it’s the tip of a monumental iceberg. Are Men Abused Online More Than Women?