[nonostantement #52] - illegal fake engagement / amazon too huge to conquer / workaholism as a lifestyle
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First on CNN: NY Attorney General targets fake social media activity
"A company that brought in millions of dollars in revenue by creating fake social media posts and comments has settled a case with the state of New York after a probe exposed its activities. It's the first finding by a law enforcement agency indicating that such activity constitutes illegal deception and illegal impersonation, according to the state's top attorney."I Tried to Block Amazon From My Life. It Was Impossible.
"Ultimately, though, we found Amazon was too huge to conquer."Welcome to the Bold and Blocky Instagram Era of Book Covers
"At a time when half of all book purchases in the U.S. are made on Amazon — and many of those on mobile — the first job of a book cover, after gesturing at the content inside, is to look great in miniature."[In Italian] [Video] - Perché non parlate dei PROBLEMI DEGLI ITALIANI?
"Rispondere a un problema con un altro problema non risolverà nessun problema."[Video] - Movie Poster Remakes vs. Originals, Explained | Vanity Fair
"James Verdesoto, the movie poster artist behind iconic posters such as Pulp Fiction, Girl, Interrupted, and Training Day, break down the poster designs between movie remakes and their originals."Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?
"I saw the greatest minds of my generation log 18-hour days — and then boast about #hustle on Instagram. When did performative workaholism become a lifestyle?"
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