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Algorithms have taken on an almost mythical significance in the modern world. They determine what you see on social media and when browsing online, help form people’s belief systems, and impact the ...

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Have you ever wondered why certain posts always appear at the top of your Instagram or Facebook feed while others seem to vanish into oblivion? The truth lies in powerful, ever-evolving algorithms ...

Adam Aleksic has somehow managed to make linguistics cool. His rapid-fire videos have attracted an audience of millions across the social media universe. A Harvard graduate with a linguistics degree, ...

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Breaking up has always been hard. But in the digital age, consciously uncoupling has never been more difficult. So, what are the rules of engagement for blocking someone after you've called it quits?