• Does Facebook Own Your Digital Data After You Pass Away?

    Does Facebook Own Your Digital Data After You Pass Away?

    I often write about how I think Facebook is changing our world, but not in a good way.  We’ve seen a lot of media conversations about Facebook and other social media giants getting regulated.  And rightfully so, but the question I hadn’t given much thought to is what would the world look like without Facebook? …

  • Is Twitter Keeping Track of Your Political Leanings – Big Brother Style?

    Is Twitter Keeping Track of Your Political Leanings – Big Brother Style?

    If you ever read the book 1984, then you probably assumed it would never happen.  I mean, living in an age of digital surveillance is one thing, but is it possible that Big Brother knows about your political leanings? And really, who is Big Brother anyway?  I have said recently that I think there are…

  • Here’s What You Can Expect at Facebook’s F8 Conference

    Here’s What You Can Expect at Facebook’s F8 Conference

    The Facebook F8 conference is mere hours away, and while we cannot wait for the announcements that they’re going to make, I think we need to pause and reflect on what they should be talking about instead. Over the last year, Facebook has been caught doing some pretty shady things, including: Intentionally tricking minors into…