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We are part of a dying species — humans with a paper record of their lives. Now, what do we do with it?

The appeal was heartfelt, but when a Twitter follower asked for money asked for money, I said no. Here’s why.

Is it time to embrace the social media faker? Matt Ridings says “yes”

Europe has the resources and talent. Why is most of the social media innovation coming from America?

An unexpected national drama can wreak havoc on social media reputations if you’re not aware of the Social Media Code of Conduct
It was a battle of David and Goliath but against all odds, “David” found a way to build a global congregation through a blog.

Here’s to the unremarkable. Endless “manifestos” about dreaming your way to success and adventure are creating a culture that believes you’re worthless.

The much-reported dongle incident demonstrates that we are in a new world with little room for error when it comes to civility

This is a story many of us will never have to experience. The lessons of a year of being homeless.

Distilling your focus to three words is a challenging but rewarding exercise. Here’s my crack at it.
Sometimes you just get some data across your desk that makes you lose faith. Do parents care what their kids are doing online?
Exclusive new research shows conclusively that high-income Americans get better service through social media channels. But why?
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