Love you assessment here, I really do. Social media is the garbage patch in our ocean of information. BUT sadly, it's the best we've got. And I'll admit it...I like X. I find it hilarious, interesting, infuriating, and sometimes validating. Despite it's faults, it's the only way I find out what's happening in the world. The bizarro IS a reflection of our species. Besides, how else would we keep the government honest? Mainstream journalism?
I should've been more clear with my analysis. My issue isn't with social media or the internet, it's the market forces that give social media its current incentives, outrage clickbait to generate clicks and ad revenue. I'd be all for paying a subscription fee for no ads and increased privacy, and for social media to be regulated as if it's a public utility.
It's a very interesting book!
I have a few others of his that I’m excited to dive into
We want names!
The Burnout Society
The Expulsion of the Other: Society, Perception and Communication Today
Saving Beauty
The Scent of Time: A Philosophical Essay on the Art of Lingering
Love you assessment here, I really do. Social media is the garbage patch in our ocean of information. BUT sadly, it's the best we've got. And I'll admit it...I like X. I find it hilarious, interesting, infuriating, and sometimes validating. Despite it's faults, it's the only way I find out what's happening in the world. The bizarro IS a reflection of our species. Besides, how else would we keep the government honest? Mainstream journalism?
A million Brazilians can't be wrong.
I should've been more clear with my analysis. My issue isn't with social media or the internet, it's the market forces that give social media its current incentives, outrage clickbait to generate clicks and ad revenue. I'd be all for paying a subscription fee for no ads and increased privacy, and for social media to be regulated as if it's a public utility.
Ah, that can be a whole other discussion yes.
The Internet is only free in the areas where paywalls haven't been put up.
And they're finding ways around the ad blockers too!