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Marina Abramović’s Method Blew Our Minds Dec 09, 2015

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Why Marina Abramović, one of the world’s most famous performance artists, is making you sit in total silence for 30 minutes before a "magic" performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations.

On Wexting and Other Woes Dec 02, 2015

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What to do in the face of real life zombie apocalypse? Slate's newest Dear Prudence – the one and only Mallory Ortberg – advises listeners on dealing with the most annoying technology users.

So Your Facebook Friend Said Something Racist. Again. Nov 25, 2015

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The time is ripe for our step-by-step guide on handling offensive posts on your social media feeds. The Thanksgiving table too.

Going Deep on Digital Photo Clutter Nov 18, 2015

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We're pretty sure "photo clutter" is about a lot more than tidying up. We're talking about how, why, and when we're using your cameras.

Quick Explainer: Encryption Apps and the Paris Attacks Nov 17, 2015

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European officials believe encryption software was instrumental in allowing the Paris attackers to coordinate their actions in secret. Manoush talked with WNYC's Brian Lehrer about the challenges of encrypted technology and national security.

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When a School Has a Sexting Scandal Nov 11, 2015

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Last week, a small Colorado town discovered that dozens of students had been taking and trading nude photographs, shaking up the parents, police, schools, and even the football team. This week, we're having a discussion about the murky consequences of teen sexting.

Is My Phone Eavesdropping On Me? Nov 04, 2015

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Some coincidences seem just a little bit too, well, coincidental, especially when you consider the technology recording our every move. This episode, author Walter Kirn talks about the line between caution and paranoia... and comes down on the side of paranoia.

It's Time to Deal With Your Photo Clutter Oct 28, 2015

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Your digital photos are stressing you out. We're here to help: Welcome to the Note to Self Photo Decluttering System That Will Make You Feel Better About Your Mortality and More.

How to Shake Up Your Echo Chamber Oct 21, 2015

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We tend to click on things we agree with already. Social media networks like to feed us the things we'll click on. This week, we talk with two professional Internet readers from BuzzFeed about why that could be a problem, and get their tips on widening our every day nets.

Can You Have a Whole Relationship Through Texts? Oct 14, 2015

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We’re examining moments of closeness — when texting encourages intimacy between us, and when those messages really just create the illusion of deeper connection. Featuring Fusion's Kashmir Hill, author Sherry Turkle, and more.

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