Digital photography is not only ruining special moments, it kills off our own memories of events and ourselves. Interesting essay, taking culture pessimism one step further.

From Weekly Filet #119, in July 2013.

This is You on Smiles

Medium

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First look at Nintendo Labo

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Silicon Valley Has Failed to Protect Our Data. Here’s How to Fix It

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As the Web Turns 25, Its Creator Talks About Its Future

The New York Times

That Way We’re All Writing Now

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