Per Axbom

Swedish communication theorist born in Liberia • Writing about wellbeing, ethics and human rights in digital culture •

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@lozzylozboz Would it be okay to share this video in a blog post, and add some voiceover to explain how the scam works?

[Per Axbom @axbom]

You're all special and make me a better person. But the algorithm really, really doesn't. I'll see you when I see you. Take care.❤️

https://t.co/fEeCVDfEcz

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@Hilaryonline Honestly it makes me furious just thinking about it. In my talks I often say that digitalisation has taken away abilities for so many people who only 10-15 years ago had no trouble independently riding public transport, and now can't, or experience huge negative stress doing it.

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@Hilaryonline It's a mess. We have 21 self-governing regions all with unique ideas and strategies for public transport payment systems. Many people are being excluded and the "respected" studies on digital inclusion do not include non-Swedish speakers or people with low literacy skills.

[Wild Exploits @WildExploits]

#5 Autonomous drone

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@shaun_gomm @Nexer_Digital I know I’d enjoy that wholeheartedly 😊

[Per Axbom @axbom]

In a stroke of inspiration I started drawing a comic strip a week ago. I haven’t decided on a schedule going forward but I got four strips done in the first week.

Mastodon: https://t.co/PdYtOcn6l7
Twitter: @WildExploits
Web: https://t.co/KGrgPAQk5v

[Per Axbom @axbom]

A thread 🧵of content I've written, spoken, produced or hosted. I'll keep adding to it as I create new or remember more of the old. 😊

First out, as it can relate to most other things I’m making these days, is The Elements of Digital Ethics:

https://t.co/OiO0Arxxdc

[Per Axbom @axbom]

I’ve been blogging for a long time. It’s a privilege, and sometimes cringeworthy, to be able to revisit things written many years ago. In this post from 1999, while still very naive, I think I was on to something. 😉

https://t.co/YR915U06QQ

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@shaun_gomm @Nexer_Digital ❤️ Wow, its been so long now!! Such a super event. I had so much fun talking to everyone. Miss this.

[Wild Exploits @WildExploits]

#4 A familiar face

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@HERO_Respondi Absolutely. Here to help!

[Per Axbom @axbom]

I don't think I can do this site anymore. It's insane how clearly the algorithm messes with us once you go algorithm-free. Chilling. 😬

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@HERO_Respondi I use Metatext on iPhone which comes well recommended. https://t.co/vxOQRKosig

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@annavkraft @Cozyn3rd @LeoR1011 Jag är inte förtjust i de officiella apparna ännu som uppenbart har barnsjukdomar. Rekommenderar Tusky på Android och Metatext på iOS.

[augmentedrobot 2.0 @augmentedrobot]

@axbom Wohooo my first follower! Thanks To your article I joined the https://t.co/tJwhZBk1u5 social and the interactions I have there give me so much joy :). Finally finding people that are as odd and awkward as me 😂

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@augmentedrobot Cool! So you created an extra account there? :) I need to follow the right account!

[Per Axbom @axbom]

I've just updated my Mastodon guide with a list of instances at the bottom, as a first quick reference for people having a hard time choosing. Perhaps easier to browse a decently short list than search among thousands 😁

(You can always move later)

https://t.co/SRvEqW5bi5

[Per Axbom @axbom]

To be clear: I'm also not naive. It's a system where people talk to each other and sometimes anonymously. There will be trashfires. Tip: choose a small instance or run your own. Avoid large ones that naturally carry more noise. At least trashfires aren't algorithmically rewarded.

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@augmentedrobot Followed you now :)

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@augmentedrobot Haha cool. Yes, this is my third time trying Mastodon but the small instances I joined previously are dead now 😅 Having my own instance truly feels like the way to go for me now.

[Per Axbom @axbom]

@HERO_Respondi Just hope you noted that you had to write your join request in Swedish ;)

[Helena Roth @HERO_Respondi]

Per has quite an experience over on Mastodon that makes me wanna try it out, especially given his quite strong wording here.

And I trust him, he’s a person whose online experience and judgment calls I know are well grounded.

Are you on Mastodon (yet)?
If so - tell me ‘bout it!