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nikohour

US big-data health network launches aspirin study : Nature News & Comment - 0 views

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    Big data can be used by governments to improve healthcare and medical research
nikohour

Taylor & Francis Online :: Big Data - Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Librar... - 0 views

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    The use of big data by government and some of the benefits
pmbyrne

Why Your Empty Facebook Profile Is A Good Sign - 4 views

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    Looks into what people are likely to post on sites like Facebook based on their emotional state at the time.
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    Good insight into why we use social media and could improve overall mental health
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    Facebook really is a double edged sword, it can make you happy but seeing others can also make you depressed.
pmbyrne

Is Social Media Causing Us to Self-Censor on Hot-Button Issues? - 5 views

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    Interesting to think that people fear the opinions of their social media friends and followers when they aren't 100% sure they'll be agreed with.
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    This is understandable, I have encountered controversial topics that make me want to second guess sharing it.
robert_fisk

Pennsylvania teen charged under obscure 1972 law for simulated sex acts with Jesus statue - 0 views

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    Not an obvious felony, simply posting photos of you performing sex acts on a jesus statue can actually be considered an offense in certain areas of America, again reiterating the importance of being judicial in posting on Facebook
robert_fisk

Visual Identity in Facebook - 3 views

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    Interesting journal article on the importance of the profile picture in creating an identity on Facebook.
robert_fisk

Teen in jail for months over 'sarcastic' Facebook threat - 0 views

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    More proof that a simple joke can lead to significant trouble with the law, given the ubiquity of Facebook, and the high threat on terrorism in the current world.
robert_fisk

UPDATE: Exclusive: Man Jailed for Posting Lyrics to Facebook Says 'It's Pretty Worrisome' - 0 views

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    While being arrested for posting music lyrics sounds ridiculous, this is a real situation and should be looked at by anyone who uses Facebook.
nikohour

10 Things You Should Never Post On Social Networks - 3 views

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    Ten things that should never be posted on social networks. In doing so this limits and conflicts with attempting to represent an honest and full depiction of your identity but increases safety from identity theft.
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    Re-instates the need to be aware of maintaining a balance between being visibly and safe online.
robert_fisk

20 not-very-smart people who got caught by their bosses on Facebook. - 4 views

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    Semi-sarcastic article that actually acts as a pretty relevant commentary on the ubiquity of Facebook, and the ease with which a simple Facebook post can lose a person their job.
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    Crazy yet interesting reasons why people get fired
pmbyrne

7 Powerful Facebook Statistics You Should Know About - 0 views

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    Whilst coming from a business P.O.V, I can see individuals utilising these points to gain attention on Facebook.
pmbyrne

Facebook's blue dinosaur is ready to help fix your privacy settings - 0 views

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    What Facebook is doing to help the less tech-savvy maintain the privacy of their profile to their satisfaction.
robert_fisk

16 Reasons You Should Never Add Your Boss On Facebook - 3 views

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    Similar to the last article I posted, this one gives reasons why a person should avoid adding their boss on Facebook
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    A guide to social media at times sounds a bit unnecessary, but then you see these people...
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    It's amazing the level carelessness some people have online.
nikohour

Understanding new media - UWS Alma-Primo - 0 views

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    Chapter 9, Siapera addresses by what means the internet allows us to construct identity, recognition and how it contributes to self actualization.
nikohour

HowStuffWorks "Top 10 Things You Should Not Share on Social Networks" - 1 views

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    Ten things that should not be shared on social networks, such as personal/private matters, sharing links, company information, etc.
nikohour

Ethno-Racial Identity Displays on Facebook - Grasmuck - 2009 - Journal of Computer-Medi... - 1 views

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    Studies show individuals are more likely to be more "realistic and honest" in anonymous environments online, but attempts to retain a more socially desirable identity in nonymous online environments that may not be accurate to their offline real version.
nikohour

Personality impressions from identity claims on Facebook: EBSCOhost - 1 views

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    Features and characteristics that people assess on facebook accounts in examining a person's online identity.
Roger Dawkins

I killed Facebook and left its body in the woods | The Verge - 1 views

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    An interesting and creative criticism of Facebook in terms of identity.
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