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Pocket’s Best of 2021: Technology

Facebook’s misinformation addiction, the pain of personal computing, and the internet we lost.

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How Facebook Got Addicted to Spreading Misinformation

The company’s AI algorithms gave it an insatiable habit for lies and hate speech. Now the man who built them can’t fix the problem.

How the Personal Computer Broke the Human Body

Decades before ”Zoom fatigue” broke our spirits, the so-called computer revolution brought with it a world of pain previously unknown to humankind.

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A generation that grew up with Google is forcing professors to rethink their lesson plans.

The Day the Good Internet Died

For a small slice of time, being online was a thrilling mix of discovery, collaboration, creativity, and chaotic potential. Then Google Reader disappeared.

The Jessica Simulation: Love and Loss in the Age of A.I.

The death of the woman he loved was too much to bear. Could a mysterious website allow him to speak with her once more?

Explore Pocket’s Best Articles of 2021

The year’s most intriguing ideas and indispensable advice, plus the top stories in science, business, sports, culture, long reads, and more.