Michaela Smiley (Thayer)
Your 2020 election podcast playlist
Every day online, we’re bombarded with messages from 2020 U.S. presidential candidates, their supporters, and their adversaries. Just how much...
Read MoreAre you registered to vote?
Left, right, or center. Blue, red, or green. Whatever your flavor, it’s your right to decide the direction of your...
Read MoreOnline advertising techniques explained
It’s hard to go anywhere on the internet without seeing an ad. That’s because advertising is the predominant business model...
Read MoreHow to Make Sure the Tech You Use and Build Reflects Your Values
Technology should empower you. It should put you in control. You should not feel used by the company that provides...
Read MoreTop 10 Podcast Episodes about Online Privacy
Over the past five seasons, the IRL: Online Life is Real Life podcast has delved into what privacy violations are...
Read MoreI’m ready for Amazon’s Prime Day — but not if it means sacrificing my privacy
For many, “online shopping” is interchangeable with “visiting Amazon.” The platform’s wide selection, deep discounts, and seemingly-telepathic recommendation engine are...
Read MoreWeb Accessibility: What a Playground Can Teach Us
In West Hartford, Connecticut, the Jonathan’s Dream playground is accessible for all families and children, those with and without disabilities...
Read MoreMore privacy means more democracy
One year from now in the United States, the presidential primary elections will be underway. No matter your political lean,...
Read MoreWhat’s the Deal With Those Disturbing YouTube Videos That Are Supposed to Be for Kids?
Picture this: Your kid has settled in to watch what looks like a nice Peppa Pig video. The title of...
Read MorePerspective: Inappropriate content on the internet
Imagine browsing the internet with good intentions. All of a sudden, a post about something inappropriate appears, and now, since...
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Focused Reading
On this week’s IRL: Online Life is Real Life podcast, Manoush Zomorodi dives into a topic near and dear to...
Read MoreMozilla’s IRL Podcast: New Season. New Host.
Season 4 of Mozilla’s IRL: Online Life is Real Life podcast will premiere on Monday, November 26, and we are...
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