Is There a Relationship Between Tech Use and Gun Violence?

Is There a Relationship Between Tech Use and Gun Violence?

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I was thinking about writing a column about the “tech angle” of the Buffalo shooting but wound up changing subjects at the last minute. Unfortunately, the topic is back in the news because of the...
Ask Trish: Mental Health Awareness Month

Ask Trish: Mental Health Awareness Month

By Trisha Prabhu Me, thinking to myself early last week: “I can’t believe that May is coming to an end soon – and so is Mental Health Awareness Month here in the US. I think the Ask Trish community would really love some tips on how to support mental health on social...
Ask Trish: How to Be An Internet Activist

Ask Trish: How to Be An Internet Activist

By Trisha Prabhu Hey Trish. I’ve been hearing a lot about online activism. What is it, how can I do it, and what should I not do? Thank u! Happy May, Ask Trish readers! We’re starting off the month with a fantastic question – thank you so much to the author of this...
Musk Seems to Want to Take Twitter Back to its Not-So-Great Past

Musk Seems to Want to Take Twitter Back to its Not-So-Great Past

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News The one thing I know about Elon Musk is that I have no idea what he will do, regardless of what he says he’ll do. Despite some amazing accomplishments, including being the person most responsible for...
Like Airlines, Tech Companies Shouldn’t Compete on Safety

Like Airlines, Tech Companies Shouldn’t Compete on Safety

by Larry Magid CEO, ConnectSafely A recent Washington Post article titled “Facebook paid GOP firm to malign TikTok,” accused Facebook’s parent company Meta of “paying one of the biggest Republican consulting firms in the country to orchestrate...