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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

The Coldplay kiss-cam scandal explains why concerts aren't fun anymore

What happens at a concert no longer stays at a concert. Just ask Andy Byron. A week ago, most people likely hadn't heard of Byron or his tech startup, Astronomer.
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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Real Scandal Isn't the Affair-It's Our Reaction

The internet erupted when Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were caught on kiss cam, leading to a public investigation and a global spectacle from a private moment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We have more data on ourselves than ever before. But can we really track our way into happiness? | Samantha Floreani

Tracking moods can reveal that bad days are temporary, providing a sense of empowerment despite data-driven self-surveillance.
Self-tracking offers both empowerment and weirdness, often reflecting a desire to know oneself better.
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