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The ‘Alt-Right’ Created a Parallel Internet. It’s an Unholy Mess. 2017-12-12 11:40 AM

“Alt-tech is also a victim of the same market forces that have held back other small tech start-ups. Much of the internet’s basic ... read more
Machine (Still) Learning 2017-12-06 11:18 PM

“The Los Angeles Police Department asked drivers to avoid navigation apps, which are steering users onto more open routes — in this case, ... read more
New Facebook App for Children Ignites Debate Among Families 2017-12-06 11:18 PM

Facebook is gross.
Machine (Still) Learning 2017-12-06 10:18 PM

“The Los Angeles Police Department asked drivers to avoid navigation apps, which are steering users onto more open routes — in this case, ... read more
Blockheads 2017-12-04 4:06 PM

The good doctor is being too charitable here.
The Price He Will Pay 2017-12-04 3:53 PM

“What’s taking so long?” everyone asks. Seth Masket reminds us to be patient, that democracy is a process, generally a plodding one. He ... read more
The “Batman Effect”: Improving Perseverance in Young Children 2017-12-04 3:14 PM

From a recent study published in Child Development: “This study investigated the benefits of self-distancing (i.e., taking an outsider’s ... read more
Postmortem: Every Frame a Painting 2017-12-03 3:30 PM

“Every Frame a Painting is officially dead. Nothing sinister; we just decided to end it, rather than keep on making stuff.”

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Quips Pro Quo Archive December 2017