disassociated.com
John Lampard — Web designer and independent publisher, Australia
Long-running indie blog on digital culture, tech policy, and internet commentary from Australia.
disassociated.comOne of the longest-running indie blogs on the internet — self-published since 1997. John Lampard covers digital culture, tech policy, science, and Australian media with the unhurried perspective of someone who's been watching the web evolve from hand-coded HTML to whatever we're doing now. The tone is thoughtful and skeptical without being cynical, like catching up with a well-read friend who actually remembers what the internet used to be.
Written by John Lampard since 1997.
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New AI tool intends to streamline using WordPress.com blogs
The new tool will look after some aspects of the design and maintenance of a WordPress.com blog. As I understand it, the AI assistant will not write content, though it can “edit and refine” posts if asked. The assistant however can create custom images upon prompt. Anything you like — within reason — by the sounds of things. Many of the bloggers I read dislike using AI in their actual writing, but may make limited use of the technology for research, or, say, for editing their work....
Problematic Instagram use: redefining the nature of addiction
Kali Hays, Regan Morris, and Peter Bowes, writing for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): The head of Instagram has defended his platform against claims it caused mental health damage to minors, arguing in a California court that even seemingly excessive use of social media does not equal an addiction. Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram (IG), made the remark during a court hearing in Los Angeles, in the United States. Plaintiffs allege IG, along with other social networks, including YouTu...
Vision loss in some people is being attributed to their tattoos
Jacinta Bowler writing for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC): The condition, known as tattoo-associated uveitis, can lead to permanent vision loss, glaucoma, and patients requiring immunosuppressants for the rest of their life. While rare, the condition can set in several years after getting a tattoo. In one case, decades had passed before the person began experiencing vision loss. Most people seeking tattoos doubtless know about the risk of infection, or allergic reactions, but f...
Meanjin magazine given reprieve by Queensland University of Technology
The Australian literary journal closed late last year after then publisher, Melbourne University Press (MUP), said the long running publication was no longer financially viable. Earlier this week, the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) said it had taken ownership of the magazine, and quarterly publication will resume. There will no doubt be rejoicing in Australian literary circles at the news. MUP’s decision to close the magazine, which was launched in 1940, was roundly criticised...
Linux Mint developers mull longer release cycles
Developers of Linux Mint (LM), the operating system (OS) I now use, are considering increasing the time between major updates, writes Brian Fagioli, at NERDS.xyz. Presently major updates roll out at leisurely six month intervals. To be honest, I had even noticed. I’m just grateful for an unobtrusive OS that simply lets me get on with what I need to. But it seems one or two LM users would prefer more frequent updates: That approach has occasionally frustrated users who want faster evolutio...
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