I cracked open Instagram the other day for my once-a-day-if-I-remember foray into social media. I flicked through the photos on a friend’s post, seeing what she was up to, and then scrolled down only to be greeted by an ominous question: I was, initially, confused. This is the sort of thing I would see on… Continue reading Scroll On
Tag: social media
Social Stranding
Sometimes I wonder if social media was a mistake. I say this with my tongue firmly in cheek. Over the years, it’s allowed me to keep up with old friends scattered across the world, sharing pictures and life updates. When Facebook was ascendent, it was a hub where everyone was (for better and worse) that… Continue reading Social Stranding
Computer-Mediated Communi-what now?
Being a big fan of his other stuff, I saw Jon Favreau’s Chef last night. It’s a wonderful movie full of heart and food porn. Seriously. That movie will make you hungry. Really hungry. It’s remarkable for more than just salacious shots of food, though. There’s the fun character dynamics and the great soundtrack. There’s… Continue reading Computer-Mediated Communi-what now?
