Category: Culture

Social Media and the Anti-Social
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Despite the moniker #socialmedia, most of what happens in #socialmedia is #antisocial. It is the #Orwellian expression of #groupthink, where two groups accuse each other of #thoughtcrime, #groupthink, and #GuiltByAssociation. A #FeedingFrenzy erupts over whatever is the cause célèbre of the day. #Twitter and the geeks are happy to #TrackIt for you. ...

The ubiquitous is transparent and invisible
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One indisputable fact of history is that millions and millions of people can believe a lie. There was a time when everyone thought the world was flat, and similar huge absurdities continue to exist. Children are taught to believe in Santa Claus, and not surprisingly, stories about magic and superheroes resonate throughout our culture. As we get older, ...

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