I occasionally get the good fortune to interact with the teenagers in my life. Mostly they’re relatives or my friends’ kids. I’m endlessly curious about their experiences. What is it like to be a teenager in the age of social…
Category: Social Media
Is There a Future for Online Dating Apps?
Last week I heard an interesting interview with Whitney Wolfe Herd by the Lulu Garcia-Navarro. For context, she helped to found Tinder in 2012. Shortly after, she left Tinder and founded Bumble, another online dating app. Bumble’s design lets women…
The Tech Mogul Cop Out
Lately I’ve been reading articles about Meta changing some of its policies. One that really stood out to me was that they no longer want to monitor and fact check on Facebook. According to their about page providing a summary,…
Digital Age Olympic Viewing
I’ve always been a fan of watching the Olympics. I know politics and wealth all influence outcomes, but I still enjoy seeing the athletes perform. My favorite sports to watch include swimming, diving, and gymnastics. The other night I marveled…
The Digital Mob Takes Shape
When I blogged about the Decree of the Digital Mob, How the Internet Makes or Breaks You, I didn’t fully realize the potential. This past week I felt disheartened reading about the actions of a group of teenagers. The group…