The internet is losing its third places Does anyone know where to hang out online anymore? Salon · Aug 23
It’s the age of regret: gen Z grew up glued to their screens, and missed the joy of being human A generation who came of age online now feel deprived of real connections. The upside is they are doing something about it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025
Deepfakes Will Break Democracy The fragmenting of shared reality is fuelling political extremism and dysfunction The Walrus · Feb 26, 2024
A rise in self-service technologies may cause a decline in our sense of community Automation, once hidden behind closed doors in factories, is increasingly moving into public view. Customers can pay for groceries or clothing at a self-checkout machine, order fast food from a touchscreen kiosk or even pickup coffee from a “robo-café.” The Conversation · Apr 25, 2023
Doyle McManus: After Roe v. Wade reversal, a new war between the states WASHINGTON — The polarization of American politics, a trend that began long before Donald Trump ran for president, isn’t running out of steam. If anything, it’s accelerating. Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2022