If you want to assign blame for social media creating bubbles of bad information then that goes to facebook. They were the first with algorithms that preferred engagement despite knowing about negative side effects. The others just followed.
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I remember signing up to Facebook in 2008 or 2009 and being completely baffled that I had 4 or 5 requests within 2 minutes from cousins that I hadnât talked to in 10 years. That was the first sign of society going down a rabbit hole.
I remember signing up to Facebook and receiving requests from classmates I had last seen in kindergarten. Awkward.
That was actually something I thought was a positive about Facebook when it started. The ability to connect people based on relationship graphs. But it went to shit when it started promoting information based on engagement as we humans engage more on negative stories than positive ones and Facebook knew that and could have compensated but decided not to.
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Yeah, kinda weird hating on the only possible good aspect of social media. The old classmates contacting you is fine and a decent use of technology.
I wasnât hating on it. I thought it was fantastic. I have a disability so it was the first time I could engage with family that I didnât see in person.
I joined FB early on. The connecting with old friends/family seemed like a great thing. 2007 or whenever - donât remember. Deleted it within a yr when it was obv it was a massive waste of time (my wifeâs boss would spend almost literally all of every working day on it).
Brag: No FB, no Twitter/X, No Instagram. No Tik-Tok.
Think Iâm ok w that choice 
Food delivery apps promote the âgig economyâ which is fairly horrible and not sustainable. If people can afford to pay someone to get them a big mac then inflation is meaningless.
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âThe evidence suggests otherwiseâ =/= spoiler: no
Hint: There are no 50 year studies for a product thatâs only 45 years old.
If you want to reduce your consumption of seed oils, do so by eating fewer ultraprocessed foods, Dr. Gardner saidâŚ
Manufacturers usually process the oils further with heat and solvents to help pull more oil from the seeds, Dr. Decker said. They also often remove certain components that can contribute to rancidity, splattering, unpleasant flavors or a dark color.
The New York Times would like to chime in.
Fun article in general, but hereâs the banger:
I canât think of a plane crash that would be better for society.
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This picture is hilarious. Elon and Brain Worms canât even muster up fake smiles. Also, think about how old that food is. Even if they ordered it ASAP, you know itâs damp and not fresh. Room temperature at best. It wouldnât surprise me if itâs this is the first time RFK had fast food. And that douchebag in the back is ecstatic heâs not eating.
The Trump Administration turning RFK into a Type 2 Diabetic by having him eat fast food for photo shoots and his feet amputated by the midterms would be chefâs kiss
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And they all get 2 sandwiches and fries. Working hard to make America healthy again, thank you.
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No I got chicken nuggies in lieu of a 2nd sandwich
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Another key feature of books is that the barriers to entry prevent a lot cranks from spamming bookstores with crap.
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This picture is the end of the world
Trumpâs beverage gives a hint for the source of the orangeness of his face. Donât drink Fanta, kids! Itâll ruin your skin.
I was wondering what he was drinking.
Elon puts ketchup directly on the fries while they are in the container.