I think one of the most interesting stories of the 2010s will be whether my generation puts an end to “gotcha journalism” or makes the problem even worse than it is today.
The classic definition of gotcha journalism usually refers to an interview style where the interviewer tries to trap the interviewee into saying something that [...]
Will Millennials Put an End to “Gotcha Journalism” or Perpetuate It?
January 2nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Political Science & Economics, Technology
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The Curious Case of Internet Anonymity
October 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments · Technology
Marcus Fitzgerald, the younger brother of NFL star WR Larry Fitzgerald apologized for writing disparaging remarks about QB Kurt Warner on his Twitter account. LB Nick Barnett, LB Robert Henson and C Kevin Love have their own Twitter snafus. Two Wisconsin Deputy Sheriffs burn a dummy wearing a co-worker’s uniform and post the video on [...]
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I Trust Google With My Life…Almost
July 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Technology
My internet went out the other day for a few hours when I wanted to get some work done (thanks Charter!). I couldn’t access my email, so I figured I’d do some work on my business plan. I quickly remembered that I store most of my documents on Google Docs, meaning that I [...]
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In Trouble with the Law? Delete Your Facebook Profile
December 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Technology
Shana Madoff, the niece of Bernie Madoff, the now infamous hedge fund fraudster, has deleted her Facebook profile to try to get out of the public eye. Will this be a trend that others continue when they run afoul of the law, or is this a special case?
Imagine the political fallout of the discovery of [...]