Eli Pariser, president of the board at MoveOn.org, has a new book out called The Filter Bubble, and based on his recent NYT op-ed and some interviews he’s done I’m extremely excited to read it. Pariser hits on one of my pet issues: the danger of Facebook, Google, etc. personalizing our news feeds in a way that …
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Explainers and Transparency
Since the recent unrest began in the Middle East, Mother Jones has gotten attention for their invaluable explainer posts like this one on Egypt. These posts do more than report on events. They begin by asking and briefly answering questions like “How did this all start?” and “Why Are Egyptians Unhappy?” It’s a deceptively simple …
On Wikileaks
I’ve held off posting anything about Wikileaks, as the subject’s complexity is a little daunting. I still don’t have any polished thoughts, but I’ll offer a few unpolished ones alongside some reading recommendations: If you haven’t been following this story, check out The Beginner’s Guide to Wikileaks at The Atlantic. One of the basic aspects …
beyond the times 