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Illustration of a person with a white cane and dark glasses holding a phone. The person says ”Oh no… they put the link in the

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Why ”link in comments” is a bad idea for LinkedIn accessibility

When humans adapt to technology they add obstacles to access content.

A search engine input box with the phrase "search query !bang". Examples of bangs are randomly placed across the image.

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DuckDuckGo gives you a privacy-first gateway to ALL the search engines – with a bang

DuckDuckGo can transfer your query to many thousands of different, subject-specific online search engines.

digital ethics

Communication Model for AI-Powered Chatbots

Improve the design of AI tools for ease-of-use and trustworthiness.

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UX book authors through the ChatGPT looking-glass

Alice asked the CheshireChat, that was sitting in a PC in tree, “What road do I take?” The Chat asked, “Where do you want to go?” “I don’t know,” Alice answered. “Then,” said the Chat, “it really doesn’t matter, does it?" As we engage with our curious chats,

Illustration of newscast in a studio with a flat world map in the background. A red arrow points to Sudan.

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The true size of Sudan

There is a missed opportunity for many media outlets when an African country is in the news. That opportunity has to do with size. To understand the challenge of air lifting people spread out in a country that is as big as Sudan, size references help. Here is an image

Tired computer worker, energy running low. Computer says: This is not a paywall. Worker says: yes it is.

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It's still a paywall without money

"You need to register to keep reading. It’s still free to read – this is not a paywall" I'm growing tired of this wording. Yes, it is a paywall - the only difference is the type of currency you are paying with. If it wasn't a paywall there would be

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Pictosmart: Powerful impact with diagrams and animations

There are parts of my design work I want to work even more with. The parts that appear small but make a huge difference. The parts that contribute to new knowledge, inspire change, and allow people and organisations to move forward with more confidence. I can help you visualise, teach

fediverse

The many branches of the Fediverse

As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse. I made this infographic to help myself and others explain the many different use-cases

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10 quick Mastodon tips

There has recently been a huge rush of people trying out Mastodon. This is also noticeable in the number of people reading my earlier Mastodon Guide. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a brief list of usage tips that I wish I had at hand when first setting

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Why I left algorithm-based social media and what happened next

This is a blog adaptation of a recent 15-minute talk I was asked to do at an Ambition Empower event. Having noticed that I am no longer on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn people are naturally curious as to my reasoning and how this works for a small business owner.

Photo of Stanislav Petrov in military uniform, circa 1983.

digital ethics

Three lessons from a man who averted nuclear war by not trusting a computer

On September 26, 1983, Stanislav Petrov made the correct decision to not trust a computer. The early warning system at command center Serpukhov-15, loudly alerting of a nuclear attack from the United States, was of course modern and up-to-date. Stanislav Petrov was in charge, working his second shift in place

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DickPicLocator is offline

I took the website offline on September 22, 2022. By then 77,988 pics had been uploaded since August 8, 2017. This was always an experiment and an effort to create awareness about ubiquitous surveillance using our own personal photos. For more information on what DickPicLocator was for me, and

A small mammoth saying ”It’s going to be okay”. Also a blue bird flying a small airplane, labelled @elonjet.

fediverse

A Brief Mastodon Guide for Social Media Worriers

Tips and advice for getting started with Mastodon. Especially if you're used to Twitter.

Sketch of Per Axbom sitting on a beanbag with his laptop, waving to an online class on a screen.

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Teaching Online

How to plan your days, communicate, listen, set up your room and tech, as well as a comprehensive list of tools that are helpful for online teaching.

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Types of Bad Accessibility Excuses

I love a good meme and have been looking through many of the different versions of the "Types of Scientific Paper [https://axbom.com/types-of-ai-ethics-paper/]" meme on Twitter. Not a single one I've come across has had an image description in the form of ALT (alternative) text. Unfortunately this is

digital ethics

The Elements of Digital Ethics

A chart to help guide moral considerations in the tech space.

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Clubhouse overview - a visual guide to the app

Learn how to find your way around the Clubhouse app.

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Hey, your e-mail matters more than hype

There is a new e-mail provider in town and it’s an excellent opportunity to have a reasoned conversation about how to improve your e-mail management. I do not believe that decisions around your e-mail provider should be made lightly. Your e-mail address is often the hub of your online

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Subscribing to newsletters the mindful way

Read newsletters on your own time, with enhanced privacy, more control and less spam.

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Convert newsletters to Atom/RSS feeds

I found a useful tool allowing me to partake in the joy of well-written newsletters without having them fill up my inbox. The website Kill the Newsletter! (KTN) simply allows you to add them to your feed reader. Here’s how it works when you go to kill-the-newsletter.com [http:

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How to delete unroll.me and revoke their access to your e-mail

In reports coming out about how the unsubscription service unroll.me has been selling your data to Uber, it has become glaringly clear that not only are they selling your data (which truly should not surprise you a great deal) but they are also storing copies of your e-mail in

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Protect your passwords and online accounts

Links to changing passwords, setting up 2-factor verification managing connected apps on Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and more.

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Digital trends that will transform your business

In a few hours I’m giving a keynote at the Ballad networking conference covering export of digital services for small and medium enterprises. These are my slides for the presentation, which I decided to entitle Digital trends that will transform your business. Digital trends that will transform your business

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Strategy and value curve for the iPad

Apple has launched its iPad and has received tough criticism as well as more nuanced opinions. I’ll use this opportunity to highlight that much of the criticism is based on the misconceptions that the iPad will replace a computer. More likely it will replace a photo album, a board

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Fuglesang is talking to you, not media

Right after midnight passing into August 26, 2009, Swedish time, Christer Fuglesang writes this on Twitter: On the morning of August 26 as I pick up the paper from the floor the front page says (my translation): “Did Fuglesang lift off? SvD.se will broadcast the launch of Christer Fuglesang’