Doomerism: And the definition of “poverty”
Doomers love the idea that if you earn less than about $140k/year, you live in poverty.
Social: The serious problem and challenge of misinformation on social media
Misinformation (things that are not true) is widespread on social media. Often heavily promoted, untrue claims become viewed as “truth”. There is no easy solution to this problem.
Media: How travel writing became self-centered narcissism
Travel writing has become self-centered, narcissistic, female focused – because Editors and content creators are working to satisfy “The Algorithm”. Self-centered stories, about the writer, not the destination, often presented as overcoming a victim-like challenge, are what gets the clicks.
Financial idiocy on X
Read the Community Notes correction …
Public Apology Generator
When you screw up in public or on social media, here is a handy algorithm to generate your apology.
He calls himself an “honest pollster”
Famous pollster who calls himself an “honest pollster” is not honest.
Social media propaganda poster has several errors
Another propaganda poster that is sort of embarrassing.
Media: Click-bait headlines of The Cool Down
The Cool Down’s headlines are funny for their attempt at emotional triggers based on a faux appeal to authority.
Media: Doomerism is us!
Always be sure to wrap success with negativity – that’s CNN!
Do we have a 1st amendment right to display huge banners in national parks?
Should huge political banners be allowed to be hung anywhere in national parks?