Technology
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Amazon Alternatives Guide: 2022 Update
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Why would anyone want to avoid Amazon? A one-stop-shop for everything from books to clothes to pillows featuring Nicolas Cage’s face photoshopped onto Kim Jong Un’s head, it has made it possible for almost anything you want to appear on your doorstep the next day. But worker exploitation, tax dodging and invasions of customers’ privacy…
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Ethical Alternatives to Basecamp
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Basecamp made the news in April 2021 following the decision to forbid “societal and political discussions” internally – one of many changes which led to over a third of staff resigning en masse. CEO Jason Fried went on to issue a public apology, taking to the company’s blog to say: “We started with policy changes…
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Top Sources of Tech News on the Internet
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With an endless daily stream of tech news, it’s impossible to consume the vast amount of videos, articles, and everything in between that’s constantly fighting for your on-screen attention. Of course, not all tech news is created equal, so some is more deserving of your time (and bandwidth) than others. We’ve come up with a…
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Digital Tools, Democracy, and Activism
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It’s becoming ever clearer that democracy as we know it is more fragile than many in the west ever appreciated. Unchecked populism appears to be on the rise, while you only have to look across the pond to see the effects of divisive politics on a confused populace. Black Lives Matters protests are currently ongoing…
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The Slavery Supported by That Device in Your Pocket
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When I look at my phone I think about slavery. I think about modern-day slavery, perpetuated by the wealth and power that historic slavery facilitated. I think about how invisible it is, despite modern-day access to information and education. And despite the many examples of injustice exposed thanks to tech. Here’s the thing: slaves don’t…
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How Tech Companies Have Responded to Covid-19
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Most big tech companies have reacted well to Covid-19 – or at least that’s how it appears from the outside. In March 2020, giants including Apple and Facebook offered to source and donate at least nine million of the protective masks medical workers in hospitals sorely need, while Elon Musk’s Tesla started production on prototype…
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Ethical Job Sites for Freelancers
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I write words. For money. Being a freelancer can often be as simple as that, but where to look for gainful employment, and is it worth checking out a content mill if you’re getting desperate? Any freelancer will tell you that it’s a pain to find decent clients, and to always be searching for new…
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Ethical Remote-Working Tools During Lockdown
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In March 2020, companies around the world suddenly realised that large numbers of employees could skip their daily commute, yet continue to work while at home – safe from the coronavirus ravaging the global population and overloading health services. A range of measures have been put in place, with differing levels of a lockdown being…
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The Pros and Cons of Emerging Communication Technologies
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To give this intro a topical slant, consider COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus; the focus of early 2020 headlines since it began its slow spread worldwide. The originating location of the virus, China has used a variety of emerging technologies in a bid to stop its transmission. These include robots which disinfect, smart helmets,…
