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A historical look at the social effects of automation in factories and offices, which led to many job losses. The clip puts the commercial and industrial use of computers into a real life social context. It could lead to discussion of more recent developments and their social impact. For example, what effects has the internet had on retail, banking and media industries?

A broadband bill sent to a deceased man, which included a fine for late payment, has been shared more than 53,000 times by Facebook users. Social media experts say it is a reminder of the importance of responding quickly and publicly to complaints made on social networks.

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The headlines were unequivocal - Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had announced that email is dead. The truth however was a little more prosaic. At the launch of the social network's new messaging platform, he had said "we don't think a modern messaging system is going to be email", and that the new system was "not email".

When I teach GoogleMail to year 7s, it's really obvious that the only reason they use email is to allow them to sign up to online accounts for games and stuff. And I reckon that 90% of UCTC year 7s have a Facebook account. Is that "normal" or "worrying"?

The governor of Kansas has apologised for his office's over-reaction to a disparaging tweet from a teenager sent during a visit to the state capitol. Emma Sullivan, 18, tweeted last week that Governor Sam Brownback "sucked" and "#heblowsalot". But after the governor's office saw the tweet and complained, she was told by her school to write an apology.