Showing all articles in the M-Theory category
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M-Theory: On net neutrality, the medium is part of the message
06 December 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
How big corporations can control, reveal, and even charge you for your Internet usage. Read more
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M-Theory: Your wallet, the internet, and the illusion of 'free'
23 November 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory
Many things on the internet seem "free", but you may be the product instead of the customer in some cases. The internet has become a place that is not as free as we think. Read more
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M-Theory: Your startup can benefit from a grunt's long-term view
09 November 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Some founders have a goal of creating a startup and running as fast as they can towards acquisition. Conversely, the "grunts" of these startups may want to develop the product, and their skills. Melanie… Read more
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M-Theory: Deliver the product people want, or they'll find it on their own
26 October 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Melanie Baker discusses how people don't want what the big social media corporations are "selling". People validly dislike being censored for their activism and education, while corporations push their… Read more
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M-Theory: Technology and the steady commoditization of people
12 October 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Melanie Baker discusses how technology is warping our behaviours and the way we think. Read more
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M-Theory: How technology is helping the helpers
28 September 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Melanie Baker explores how local technology can evolve and help the helpers of their community. Read more
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M-Theory: New for this fall, the imaginary male co-founder
14 September 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Melanie Baker discusses the tech ecosystem, and the inequalities and challenges of women founders. Read more
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M-Theory: Who decides what is allowed on the Internet?
31 August 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
An Internet without any more insults, criminal activities, or hate speech. Sounds great, but is it really that simple? Read more
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M-Theory: The company town gets a reprise – ugh
20 July 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Facebook is planning to transform 56 acres of land across from their headquarters in Silicon Valley into “housing, retail stores, a hotel, and more”. Read more
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M-Theory: The lessons from the Valley's harassment crisis
06 July 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory
Powerful men in Silicon Valley have been dropping like flies after sexual harassment cases have come to light. Read more