Banning kids under 16 from social media might make great headlines, and give the government the appearance of doing something meaningful, but it's tokenistic at best, harmful at worst. We could have an internet that doesn't consume us for fun and profit. We're choosing not to.
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The Toddler Guide to the Broligarchy
Remember the Toddler Laws of Ownership, by Kevin McHugh? They perfectly encapsulate the Broligarchy's attitude to data: "1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If… Continue reading The Toddler Guide to the Broligarchy
An indictment of the tech industry
We have put up with far too much for far too long. And it's not up to users to demand better. It's up to the tech industry to change its priorities. To have some pride, but also to have some shame. This level of hubristic complacence is catastrophic in the long term.