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<\/a>\n\n On Fridays I share articles\/resources about broad cultural, societal and theological issues. Be sure to see the explanation and disclaimers at the bottom. I welcome your suggestions. If you read something fascinating please pass it my way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things Glen Found Interesting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. How does Google\u2019s monopoly hurt you? Try these searches.<\/a> (Geoffrey Fowler, Washington Post): \u201cGoogling didn\u2019t used to require so much \u2026 scrolling. On some searches, it\u2019s like Where\u2019s Waldo but for information. Without us even realizing it, the Internet\u2019s most-used website has been getting worse. On too many queries, Google is more interested in making search lucrative than a better product for us.\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. A shadowy AI service has transformed thousands of women\u2019s photos into fake nudes: \u2018Make fantasy a reality\u2019<\/a> (Drew Harwell, Washington Post): \u201cAn artificial intelligence service freely available on the Web has been used to transform more than 100,000 women\u2019s images into nude photos without the women\u2019s knowledge or consent, triggering fears of a new wave of damaging \u2018deepfakes\u2019 that could be used for harassment or blackmail. Users of the automated service can anonymously submit a photo of a clothed woman and receive an altered version with the clothing removed.\u201d Well, that\u2019s not terrifying at all. <\/li>\n
  3. Of Course We\u2019re Not a Democracy<\/a> (Mike Lee, First Things): \u201cOur system of government is best described as a constitutional republic. Power is not found in mere majorities, but in carefully balanced power.\u201d The author is a US Senator (R \u2014 Utah).<\/li>\n
  4. Should the Professional Be Political?<\/a> (Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic): \u201cThe Coinbase decision captured the attention of CEOs, tech workers, and members of the media who are asking themselves a timely question: What role, if any, should political activism play in the workplace? If Coinbase\u2019s approach doesn\u2019t lead to a staff exodus or legal setbacks or some other unforeseen harm, it is likely to be adopted at other companies\u2013\u2013probably for the better\u2013\u2013because it is well suited to helping workplaces stay diverse and<\/em> inclusive in a polarized moment.\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. Election-related articles\n