One problem Social Media Companies created for themselves is the use of proprietary algorithms to surface content and suggest accounts to follow rather than allow people to find others organically. A new user signs up for Twitter and they’re presented with a list of recommend accounts to follow. If Twitter doesn’t do this, then that… Continue reading Some loose thoughts on free speech, platforms, Big Tech, and okay a little sedition
From the mouths of those in power: silly simple axioms
One thing my brain likes to do is grumble about the misuse of language and/or ideas by people, usually by large organizations or those who are in positions of power. It’s near the part of my brain that calls teenagers hooligans, but maybe a bit smarter? More annoying? Whatever. Here’s my first draft of silly… Continue reading From the mouths of those in power: silly simple axioms
A year of crosswords
I think it was right before the flight from Seattle to St. Louis took off last year when I decided I would like to try regularly doing the NY Times crossword puzzle. I opened the app on my phone, downloaded a few puzzles before we took off, and didn’t know what I was getting myself… Continue reading A year of crosswords
Thoughts for the week’s end
Or: Thoughts for the year’s end. Or: Thoughts for the week’s end, 31/31. This is probably my dozenth attempt at a “what would it look like to track some notes over the week and schedule it to publish on Friday” post. We’ll see if it works. Thoughts for the week’s end – December 20, 2019… Continue reading Thoughts for the week’s end
Thoughts for the week’s end
Lyrics can mean a lot of things, but it’s great when you can find a meaning that fits for you for a time. Thirteen years ago, Dave Grohl wrote this chorus to The Pretender: What if I say I’m not like the others? What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays?… Continue reading Thoughts for the week’s end