Our technology can make our lives better, can give us more control, can give us more privacy – but only if we force it to live up to its promise.
Source: Cory Doctorow: Let’s Get Better at Demanding Better from Tech – Locus Online
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On Privacy in a Social Network
I’m fine living in a world where John Mayer is celebrated but I’m not fine living in a world where John Mayer is celebrated without the appropriate corresponding level of remorse. Spotify recently nixed its much-loved but infrequently used direct messaging feature, citing low engagement. Instead of getting rid of features, however, what Spotify needs most of all is a healthy sense of shame.
Source: Every Spotify Session Should Be a “Private Session” by Kate Knibbs