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What is open source?
What is open source?
Over the last few years, I’ve been a part of lots of discussions — across domains, from technology to journalism and education — about…
Ben Werdmuller
Jul 30, 2016
What is an API?
What is an API?
Over the last year, I’ve participated in lots of conversations across domains — in media, and particularly in ed-tech — about APIs and how…
Ben Werdmuller
Jul 3, 2016
What is Silicon Valley?
What is Silicon Valley?
And why is it killing your industry?
Ben Werdmuller
Sep 3, 2016
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New Media Must Stop Asking Permission to Be Heard
New Media Must Stop Asking Permission to Be Heard
A few wealthy people have a stranglehold over media and culture. It’s time to unseat them.
Ben Werdmuller
Dec 1, 2018
The Unbearable Monopolization of Being
The Unbearable Monopolization of Being
Every aspect of our lives has slowly being taken over by corporations. Can we fight back?
Ben Werdmuller
Aug 2, 2018
Personality Tests and the Downfall of Democracy
Personality Tests and the Downfall of Democracy
In 2001, I found a way to make personality tests go viral. In 2016, they were used to swing an election.
Ben Werdmuller
Mar 17, 2018
On the internet, 2018 is the year the pendulum swings back
On the internet, 2018 is the year the pendulum swings back
In the face of unprecedented threats to democracy, advertising and surveillance will cease to be viable business models.
Ben Werdmuller
Dec 31, 2017
Here’s why net neutrality is a freedom of speech issue
Here’s why net neutrality is a freedom of speech issue
Even if you don’t care about supporting innovation, this is why you should support net neutrality.
Ben Werdmuller
Dec 12, 2017
Tear down the new institutions
Tear down the new institutions
They’re just like the old ones.
Ben Werdmuller
Oct 10, 2017
Why open source software isn’t as ethical as you think it is
Why open source software isn’t as ethical as you think it is
(And why it is)
Ben Werdmuller
Sep 29, 2017
The return of the weblog
The return of the weblog
How the thinkpiece model for blogging might not always be the right one
Ben Werdmuller
Sep 28, 2017
Searching for a technical cofounder
Searching for a technical cofounder
When engineers aren’t searching for you
Ben Werdmuller
Sep 27, 2017
Keeping users safe in the age of Trump
Keeping users safe in the age of Trump
Engineers and founders need to adapt to the world in 2017.
Ben Werdmuller
Aug 27, 2017
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