WeeklyTech

WeeklyTech #77

How social media has aided the disintegration of our public discourse

,
/January 18, 2021

n the midst of a crisis, such as the attempted coup at the United States Capitol, we naturally long for answers. If you are anything like me, you likely doomscrolled most of the day and night, hoping to grasp what just took place and what it means for our future as a nation.

Read On
 WeeklyTech #76

Understanding Twitter suspensions and the need for consistent policies

,
/January 11, 2021

On Friday evening, Twitter officially suspended the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, from its platform for violating its stated community policies related to inciting violence and spreading false information. This suspension comes after the heinous attack on the United States Capitol on Wednesday, inspired by the president and his key supporters, following a rally on the National Mall.

Read On
 WeeklyTech #75

3 Ethical Issues in Technology to Watch for in 2021

,
/January 4, 2021

2020 was a year that not only challenged the fortitude of our families but also the fabric of our nation. Last year we saw many complex ethical issues arise from our use of technology in society and as individuals.

Read On
 WeeklyTech #74

Explainer: What is Parler, and why does it matter?

,
/December 14, 2020

In recent months, a new social media platform gained growing popularity in light of controversies over content moderation and fact-checking on traditional social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. Parler was launched in August of 2018 by John Matze, Jared Thomson, and Rebekah Mercer.

Read On
 WeeklyTech #73

Launching a book in a pandemic

,
/December 7, 2020

Just over nine month ago right before the pandemic hit the United States, I launched my first book with Zondervan called The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. I will never forget the release on the morning of March 3 and then finding out later that day that our area had its very first case of COVID-19.

Read On

Categories