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Four tech-support strategies to support protest and activism. - 0 views

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activism 3.4_internet 3.5_per_public_com

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How Uber Uses Psychological Tricks to Push Its Drivers' Buttons - 1 views

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shared by Madeline Brownstone on 05 Apr 17 - No Cached

Madeline Brownstone on 05 Apr 17

"To keep drivers on the road, the company has exploited some people's tendency to set earnings goals - alerting them that they are ever so close to hitting a precious target when they try to log off. It has even concocted an algorithm similar to a Netflix feature that automatically loads the next program, which many experts believe encourages binge-watching. In Uber's case, this means sending drivers their next fare opportunity before their current ride is even over. And most of this happens without giving off a whiff of coercion. "We show drivers areas of high demand or incentivize them to drive more," said Michael Amodeo, an Uber spokesman. "But any driver can stop work literally at the tap of a button - the decision whether or not to drive is 100 percent theirs.""

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"To keep drivers on the road, the company has exploited some people's tendency to set earnings goals - alerting them that they are ever so close to hitting a precious target when they try to log off. It has even concocted an algorithm similar to a Netflix feature that automatically loads the next program, which many experts believe encourages binge-watching. In Uber's case, this means sending drivers their next fare opportunity before their current ride is even over. And most of this happens without giving off a whiff of coercion. "We show drivers areas of high demand or incentivize them to drive more," said Michael Amodeo, an Uber spokesman. "But any driver can stop work literally at the tap of a button - the decision whether or not to drive is 100 percent theirs.""</div>

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Wind River and Beijing Traffic Control Technology Collaborate to Develop Advanced Subwa... - 0 views

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shared by Julie Lindsay on 09 Apr 12 - No Cached

Instagram, Facebook Deal Sparks Privacy Concerns: Here's How to Quit | PCWorld - 0 views

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Instagram Facebook 1.3_privacy_anonymity

shared by Barbara Stefanics on 14 Apr 12 - No Cached

Doug Engelbart 1968 Demo - 0 views

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shared by Barbara Stefanics on 15 Apr 12 - Cached

3 Reasons Why a Ban on E-waste Exports is Wrong : Discovery News - 1 views

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shared by Sandra Stark on 21 Apr 12 - Cached

Sandra Stark on 21 Apr 12

Although electronic waste can be harmful to people and the environment, banning it outright can have negative impacts, too.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Although electronic waste can be harmful to people and the environment, banning it outright can have negative impacts, too.</div>

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The whispering revolution - 0 views

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China Internet 2.6_gov_control_use_info

shared by Julie Lindsay on 19 Apr 12 - No Cached

Julie Lindsay on 19 Apr 12

"Beijing must understand it can't control the internet - freedom will eventually win."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Beijing must understand it can't control the internet - freedom will eventually win."</div>

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