Tag Archive for: social media
Todd Sampson Wants Us to Take a Good, Hard Look at the Internet’s Impact on Our Lives
By: Ben McEachen
I love the ambition of Todd Sampson’s second season of documentary series Mirror Mirror. Read more
Why We Love the Corn Kid So Much
By: City Bible Forum
Chances are you’ve come across the viral trend which has been taking the internet by storm the last fortnight. Read more
In the Age of the Social App, We Are All Rated and Ranked
By: Sheridan Voysey
I spoke at a conference recently. With hundreds of people involved, the organisers asked us all to download a smartphone app to keep track of the programme. Read more
Social Media Loses Trust as Source of News: Report
By: Michael Crooks
As a news source, Facebook is losing friends, but TikTok’s popularity has doubled.
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Mission, Ministry and Maliciousness in the Metaverse
By: Stephen McAlpine
So there you are minding your own business in the Metaverse, when someone comes alongside you and abuses you for spending too much money on that virtual pair of Nikes you purchased with your Christmas money. It gets so heated that you don’t know where to turn.
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Are You Living The Anaesthetised Life?
What is the anaesthetised life? I’m sure that many of us have been administered anaesthesia at some point in our lives. Recently I had a mole removed, and the doctor injected the excision site with a “local” anaesthetic. I didn’t feel anything other some gentle stretching and scratching. Read more
Gen Z, Trust & Tiktok: Why Time Is Up for Corporate Spin
By: Michael McQueen
Neuroscientist and author of The Trust Factor, Paul Zak, has spent years studying what builds trust between individuals. His findings are remarkable and yet surprisingly simple. Read more
Online Influencers Are Yesterday’s News… Welcome to the Creator Economy
By: Michael McQueen
We have all grown used to the trends and influencers of social media, but developments of the last year are seeing the platforms we have come to know enter a new stage. Read more