26. FACEBOOK KNOWS MORE ABOUT YOU THAN YOU DO
Facebook, so ubiquitous it inspired a movie (The Social Network), continues to wield its power over our daily lives. We all know someone who is addicted to Facebook (just look in the mirror). With privacy settings set by default to “public,” the new interface that prevents photo-grabbing and the censorship of so-called offensive content, it‘s a little like buying crack from Big Brother. But is Facebook wack? It’s just so damned great for political organizing. Plus, how could we abandon it now that we’re allowed declare “domestic partnership” as our relationship status?
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