Not that long ago, the internet felt decentralized and human. Search engines like Yahoo and Google would highlight personal blogs, niche forums, and independent websites—each with its own voice, design, and perspective. That experience has been fading for a long time. Google is a big part of the reason why. Search results are less about… Continue reading Google is suffocating individual websites
Farewell Gmail
It feels strange to say that I’ve used Gmail for decades. Am I really that old? Is Gmail really that old? Somehow the years snuck up on me. For most of that time I was happy with Gmail. Sure—as the saying goes, “if you don’t pay, you’re the product”—but it met my needs so well… Continue reading Farewell Gmail
Maximizing Engagement is killing Social Media (and harming Society)
In the 2010s, I was assigned to manage my workplace’s Twitter account and to my surprise I loved it. Twitter was a fantastic place to connect with everyone involved around a shared interest. For a hobby, you would be connecting not only with other fans but also with journalists, creatives, and even official brand accounts.… Continue reading Maximizing Engagement is killing Social Media (and harming Society)