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Bellingcat delivers terrific advice about social media in times of war

Bellingcat just delivered to my in-box what is in effect a substantial supplement to what I just wrote about truth during war. It’s an advisory on how to evaluate social media’s reportage and film clips.  Truth or fiction? I’m linking … Continue reading

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Is “cancel culture” the new “meme”?

I don’t mean to suggest “cancel culture” is a meme — especially after I fessed up not to understanding what a meme is. I understand the meaning of the word “cancel.” And I understand the vague meaning of the word … Continue reading

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Did I ever tell you about the time Facebook censured me?

No? Well… My relationship with Facebook has always been amiable and simple. I use it primarily to see photos and videos of my brand new great-nephew, Jack, in his very jazzy onesies with matching caps. And then I go on … Continue reading

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