Author Archives: Davy
fdsdfsdfTech Industry Pursues a Federal Privacy Law, on Its Own Terms
The New York Times: “The idea that the companies that violated our privacy for more than a decade will suddenly have a self-regulatory blueprint is ridiculous,” said Jim Steyer, president of Common Sense Media, a privacy and children’s advocacy group that supported the California law. Exactly.
Who needs democracy when you have data?
Christina Larson voor Technology Review: How do you effectively govern a country that’s home to one in five people on the planet, with an increasingly complex economy and society, if you don’t allow public debate, civil activism, and electoral feedback? How do you gather enough information to actually make decisions? And how does a government […]
Why Sitting May Be Bad for Your Brain
The New York Times: Taking a walk every 30 minutes can restore blood flow to the brain when you’re sitting for hours. Hoera voor de pomodoro-techniek! Ik gebruik daar trouwens de app ‘Be Focused’ voor op Mac en iOS.
Facebook Fueled Anti-Refugee Attacks in Germany, New Research Suggests
The New York Times: Whenever internet access went down in an area with high Facebook use, attacks on refugees dropped significantly. The drop did not occur in areas with high internet usage but average Facebook usage, suggesting it is specific to social media.
‘Vier vijfde werken moet uitgroeien tot het nieuwe voltijds’
Oliver Pintelon in Knack: De mismatch tussen onze huidige werkweek en de tweeverdienersrealiteit is een voedingsbodem voor heel wat maatschappelijke kwalen, van de man-vrouwloonkloof tot de burn-outpiek bij dertigers en veertigers. Als klap op de vuurpijl dreigt het probleem in omvang toe te nemen. Informele zorg verdwijnt gestaag uit onze samenleving. Opa en oma rijden […]
Apple’s secret charm offensive: How an invite-only meeting at Apple’s luxury loft in New York helped transform how software is sold on the iPhone
This Is Insider: The message was clear: successful apps now focus on getting regular engagement from their users, not one-time sales. For developers, that meant embracing the subscription model.
There Is No Right Decision
Raptitude: Here’s how I think it really works: You’ll make a million decisions, and each will shape your life and other people’s lives in ways you’ll barely know. You will have surprising successes and surprising failures. You’ll give yourself too much credit for both. Then you’ll die.
Is compassion fatigue inevitable in an age of 24-hour news?
Elisa Gabbert voor The Guardian: I have reached the point where being shocked feels normal; it is a fact I hold in my mind but don’t feel in my body. I would like to follow the guidelines of self-care, to preserve my “emotional endurance”, not as a professional caregiver, just as a regular person who […]
Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President
William H. McRaven, een admiraal-op-rust van de Navy, in The Washington Post: I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency. 🔥