Whether we like to admit it or not, each of us lives in a filter bubble. For the most part, we tend to gravitate to people with similar worldviews to us, and away from people whose views we find objectionable. This… Continue Reading
Today is Data Privacy Day, and to mark the occasion Facebook has launched Privacy Basics, a new guide to understanding and controlling who sees your activity, from liking posts and using apps to sharing links and photos. The guide aims… Continue Reading
It’s been a busy week for Facebook and Instagram, with both social networks announcing new tools. Businesses can look forward to a more Facebook-like experience with new business profiles and associated tools on Instagram, while Facebook is rolling out a… Continue Reading
We know networking plays an important role in finding a job, but who is more helpful, a close friend or an acquaintance? In a new study published this week, researchers at Facebook found that weak ties (acquaintances) are important collectively because of their… Continue Reading
Social media is like catnip for our brains, stimulating our rewards systems and providing constant affirmation, according to neuroscientist and author David Eagleman. Eagleman, who spoke at Web Summit with Andrew Jack of the Financial Times on why our brains are wired… Continue Reading