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19 Jan 2023

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Journalism lost its culture of sharing

"The data are clear: The open-source culture that defined an earlier era of online journalism has collapsed."

27 Jan 2026

Hiring in an era of fake candidates, real scams and AI slop

"Red flags that both job seekers and employers should watch for, in an era of AI slop and application scams."

25 Jan 2026
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Notable links: Jan 24, 2026

What does the future of engineering look like? And more.

24 Jan 2026

On ICE, Verification, and Presence As Harm

"Bluesky built a verification system designed to distribute trust, and then didn't use it when it mattered."

23 Jan 2026
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Ben Werdmuller explores the intersection of technology, democracy, and society. Always independently published, reader-supported, and free to read.