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Facebook’s Global Blackout Proved Its Worth

My Tuesday morning was a little different today. Thanks to Sydney’s ongoing lockdown, my mornings usually consist of waking up, taking my phone off charge, and spending an hour doom-scrolling on Facebook. With no immediate things to do during lockdown, there’s no catalyst to get out of bed on most days. Eventually, when my stomach begins to grumble, I’d flick off the covers and go … Continue reading Facebook’s Global Blackout Proved Its Worth

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Why Conspiracy Theories Are Thriving In The Digital Age

We don’t read what we share.  For so long I’ve wondered why I’ve been so resilient about the media industry. And then it hit me: Meme culture is to blame. We treat media posts like a meme, reading the headline and thinking “oh, that sounds right”. It fits in with our mental niche and then we share it, disregarding the meaty plot that lies within. … Continue reading Why Conspiracy Theories Are Thriving In The Digital Age