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  • The modern influencer dream – meritocracy’s ‘noble lie’ of mobility?

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    Billy, Sally, “What do you want to be when you get older?” We live in a hyper-connected world, a social media landscape of scaleable, accessible influence. Monetizing yourself – you are the product – is no longer just for traditional celebrities. As I’ve discussed elsewhere, a cardinal characteristic of the American psyche is a singular shared ideology (mythic common ground) that hard work (sweat equity)…

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  • The Fediverse – Mastodon for Twitter refugees?

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    The saga of Twitter disruption continues this week. Twitter troubles. Whether you’re staying on the platform or considering moving to another service, this article is an excellent overview of distinctions and options. If you’re active in digital social groups, does everyone pack up (all their shared messages and media) and move to Mastodon? Twitter refugees. • PCWorld > “How Mastodon and federated services put social…

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