How the Web Changed Dating Forever
Mozilla invited online dating coach extraordinaire Laurie Davis Edwards to share her thoughts on the good and bad of finding love on the web. Turns out it takes more than … Read more
Articles tagged with “online life is real life”
Why we need to hold algorithms accountable
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, David Hogg survived the unthinkable, the devastating shooting at his school, Margery Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Florida. He and his peers become outspoken gun control … Read more
A Data Detox for a healthier, balanced digital life
Are you in an unhealthy relationship with your data? That’s a question you might not have asked yourself not too long ago, but things are getting a little weird. With … Read more
Does the digital world need libraries?
The library I grew up in was at the corner of Neilson and Sewells, on the far east side of Toronto. A stocky brick building flanked by two churches, it … Read more
The dolls have ears
As our modern lives become more conveniently connected by “smart” phones, appliances, toys and the like, it’s worth pausing to consider the privacy and security implications of inviting these devices … Read more
Real talk: bullies, trolls and the troll tax
Imagine a walk home from school filled with fear. Imagine you feel the fear because of a bully. Now imagine your bully is online — and this bully, a troll, … Read more
Protect Yourself from Ransomware
Have you been hacked, or do you know someone who has? People make the internet vibrant, but we’re also the weakest link. We’re predictable, and often easily fooled. And, as … Read more