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The Future According to Uber
Every stock-market bet is a prediction, but Uber’s vision of the future is particularly far-reaching and risky.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Power Is Unprecedented
It’s not just the extent of his influence—it’s the nature of it.
Breaking Up Facebook Isn’t Enough
The Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes calls the company’s influence staggering and dangerous. But his solutions are incomplete and unsatisfying.
How I Tried to Defy the Facebook Algorithm
The social network is predictable and dreary. My quest to make it random and fun.
‘Attention Is the Beginning of Devotion’
The late poet Mary Oliver warned against looking without noticing. In an age of distraction, her work is more urgent than ever.
Tech Is No Match for Human Grossness
Silver-infused linens may kill microbes, but there’s no way to avoid doing your laundry.
The Push to ‘Predict’ Police Shootings
Tracking officers’ stress exposure and body-camera practices could help keep them from pulling the trigger.
What Facebook Could Have Been
A shareable online diary was an obvious idea in the early 2000s. What if a college student’s version hadn’t won out?
The Problem With Social-Media Protests
Online movements can burn out faster than campaigns that spend months or even years forging in-person connections.
Fact-Checking the President in Real Time
Even robots are trying to hold Donald Trump accountable.