The true cost of a Twitter implosion

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  12.04.22 We're in Denial About the True Cost of a Twitter Implosion 14-MINUTE READ Elon Musk's platform may be hell, but it's also where huge amounts of reputational and social wealth are invested. All of that is in peril. READ THE FULL STORY You Might Also Like ... The Hunt for the Dark Web's Biggest Kingpin, Part 4: Face to Face BY ANDY GREENBERG | 19-MINUTE READ The team uses a secret technique to locate AlphaBay's server. But just as the operation heats up, the agents have an unexpected run-in with their target. This is the fourth installment in a six-part series. Get exclusive commentary and behind-the-scenes notes from Andy Greenberg by signing up for his The Rise and Fall of AlphaBay companion newsletter.  SIGN UP Max Levchin's War on Credit Cards BY LAUREN GOODE | 13-MINUTE READ The PayPal cofounder on why his "buy now, pay later" company Affirm is a healthier way to borrow, what caused the techlash, and Elon Musk's Twitter. Effective Altruism Is Pushing a Dangerous Brand of 'AI Safety' BY TIMNIT GEBRU | 4-MINUTE READ This philosophy—supported by tech figures like Sam Bankman-Fried—fuels the AI research agenda, creating a harmful system in the name of saving humanity Scientists Reexamine Why Zebra Stripes Mysteriously Repel Flies BY MAX G. LEVY | 5-MINUTE READ While biologists still aren't exactly sure how it works, a new study closes in on why the insects that pester Savannah animals zig when anything zags. Virality! What Is It Good For? BY KATHERINE CROSS | 8-MINUTE READ It was Twitter's greatest strength and greatest weakness—and there's no hope for a fix. GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. Includes the print edition plus editor in chief Gideon Lichfield's column, System Update. Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions

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[New post] Fortnite Chapter 4 kicks off today features DOOM Slayer and Geralt and MotoX

Sickr posted: " It is that time when a new season of Fortnite begins and Chapter 4 looks set to be a solid entry. The latest Battle Pass contains Geralt of Rivia from the acclaimed The Witcher series alongside the debut of DOOM slayer. Fortnite Chapter 4 looks set to be" My Nintendo News Fortnite Chapter 4 kicks off today features DOOM Slayer and Geralt and MotoX Sickr Dec 4 It is that time when a new season of Fortnite begins and Chapter 4 looks set to be a solid entry. The latest Battle Pass contains Geralt of Rivia from the acclaimed The Witcher series alongside the debut of DOOM slayer. Fortnite Chapter 4 looks set to be super fun as it features a range […] Read more of this post Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2022/12/04/fortnite-chapter-4-kicks-off-today-features-doom-slayer-and-geralt-and-motox/ Powered by WordPress.com

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[New post] The Game Awards will be significantly shorter with less major new game announcements

Sickr posted: " It seems Geoff Keighley, the enthusiastic organiser and presenter of The Game Awards, has learnt a lesson from over hyping the annual event. Geoff says that this year's event will be significantly shorter than previous entries which have often gone on to" My Nintendo News The Game Awards will be significantly shorter with less major new game announcements Sickr Dec 4 It seems Geoff Keighley, the enthusiastic organiser and presenter of The Game Awards, has learnt a lesson from over hyping the annual event. Geoff says that this year's event will be significantly shorter than previous entries which have often gone on too long with too many adverts and commercial breaks. Geoff also said that there […] Read more of this post Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2022/12/04/the-game-awards-will-be-significantly-shorter-with-less-major-new-game-announcements/ Powered by WordPress.com

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[New post] Latest Nintendo eShop charts

ssf1991 posted: " It's Saturday, which means that it is that time of the week again where fans and industry analysts can get some insight on how well digital releases of video games are doing on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The latest Nintendo eShop charts have arrived. " My Nintendo News Latest Nintendo eShop charts ssf1991 Dec 3 It's Saturday, which means that it is that time of the week again where fans and industry analysts can get some insight on how well digital releases of video games are doing on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The latest Nintendo eShop charts have arrived. There is nothing out of the ordinary for this week. The […] Read more of this post Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2022/12/03/latest-nintendo-eshop-charts-3/ Powered by WordPress.com

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