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Are we just ants in a death spiral? Researchers call for scientific studies of social media networks

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Are we just ants in a death spiral? Researchers call for scientific studies of social media networks

Researchers at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public are examining the science behind social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and others. (Jeremy Zero Photo via Unsplash) As misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines grows, the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (CIP) is stepping up efforts to document, understand, and combat … Read more

Can Richard Branson really call himself an astronaut after Sunday’s Virgin Galactic flight?

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Can Richard Branson really call himself an astronaut after Sunday's Virgin Galactic flight?

On May 5, 1961, Commander Alan Shepard steered his Mercury Freedom 7 spacecraft 116 miles above the surface of the planet to become the first American to enter Earth orbit. Last Sunday, Sir Richard Branson was escorted aboard the SpaceShipTwo Unity by Virgin Galactic to an altitude of 80 kilometers. Somehow these men are both … Read more

July’s PlayStation Plus games include ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’

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Kris Holt

Sony has revealed the next line of games available to PlayStation Plus members starting July 6th. The highlight for many will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the 2018 entry in the blockbuster series. It includes three multiplayer modes: the standard multiplayer affairs that Call of Duty fans have enjoyed for nearly two decades, … Read more

International coalition joins the call to ban ‘surveillance advertising’ – TechCrunch

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International coalition joins the call to ban ‘surveillance advertising’ – TechCrunch

An international coalition of consumer protection, digital and civil rights organizations as well as data protection experts have added their voice to the growing demands for a ban on so-called “surveillance-based advertising”. The objection is against a form of digital advertising that relies on a massive background computing machine that soaks up information about individuals … Read more

In Rare Public Statement, Congressional Aides Call for Trump’s Conviction

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In Rare Public Statement, Congressional Aides Call for Trump’s Conviction

WASHINGTON – More than 370 Democratic congressional assistants will launch an unusual public appeal Wednesday to the Senators – in some cases their own bosses – to condemn former President Donald J. Trump for inciting a violent “attack on our workplace”, the the peaceful transition threatens power. In a very personal letter, the employees describe … Read more