As technology continues to expand into more aspects of our lives, The Walrus has been keen to explore what that means. From doctors becoming social media stars to the creative capabilities of artificial intelligence, these stories take a thorough look at the digital world and where we might be headed next.
Here are some of those conversations.
Baby Pics, Life Lessons, and Obits: What Happened to LinkedIn?
BY JOSH GREENBLATT
Why users are posting more personal content on a professional platform
Confessions of a Bitcoin Widow: How a Dream Life Turned into a Nightmare
BY JENNIFER ROBERTSON, STEPHEN KIMBER
My husband started a cryptocurrency empire that made us rich. When he died, I learned it was just a facade
How Canada Accidentally Helped Crack Computer Translation
BY CHRISTINE MITCHELL
A technological whodunit—featuring Parliament, computer scientists, and a tipsy plane flight
The Gamification of Fitness: Are We Getting Played by Our Exercise Apps?
BY RICHARD TRAPUNSKI
The video game elements often blamed for sedentary lifestyles are now being used to get people moving
Doctors on TikTok: The Dark Side of Medical Influencers
BY MIRANDA SCHREIBER
Medical data is supposed to be confidential. But social media is threatening the privacy and dignity of patients
Robots Are Writing Poetry, and Many People Can’t Tell the Difference
BY CARMINE STARNINO
Machines are putting out astonishingly human writing. What does that mean for the future of art?
