What Jason Kottke thinks about social media

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Writer of kottke.org, one of the oldest blogs on the web, published since 1998 and supported by its members. He writes about art, technology, science, design and visual culture.

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2 dated positions, 2016 to 2018, in their own words. Our reading of what Jason Kottke has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 16 Apr 2018

   Our readingPeople are increasingly souring on the surveillance state Skinner boxes like Facebook and Twitter.

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   Their wordsSocial media is as compelling as ever, but people are increasingly souring on the surveillance state Skinner boxes like Facebook and Twitter.

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3. 12 Sept 2016

   Our readingThe largest social media companies are centered around people sharing interesting links to express their beliefs.

   Their wordsThe largest social media companies in the world are now centered around people collecting and showing each other cool/interesting/funny links in order to say something about what they believe.

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