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On social media, be more like a cat than a dog

Computer scientist and virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier doesn't mince words when it comes to social media. In his latest book, "Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now," says the economic model is based on "sneaky manipulation." Economics correspondent Paul Solman sits down with Lanier to discuss how the medium is designed to engaged us and how it could hurt us.

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As utilities start to bury power lines, homeowners are increasingly worried about the cost
As utilities start to bury power lines, homeowners are increasingly worried about the cost
More than half a year after January’s fires, utilities are slowly moving forward on their plans to put power lines underground.
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Families Are Losing Internet Access as Immigration Sweeps Further the Digital Divide
Families Are Losing Internet Access as Immigration Sweeps Further the Digital Divide
Advocates say the widening digital divide is severely limiting people’s ability to prepare, access legal resources, connect with loved ones who have been detained, and stay informed about their rights.
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MarketInk: KPBS’ loss of $4.3 million in taxpayer funding means another fundraising campaign
MarketInk: KPBS’ loss of $4.3 million in taxpayer funding means another fundraising campaign
Public broadcasting media outlets around the country got the bad news last week about the end of federal government taxpayer funding.
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Stage 5 of the I-5 Rehabilitation Project commences
Stage 5 of the I-5 Rehabilitation Project commences
Stocktonians can expect Interstate Highway 5 traffic shifts in the coming months after the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) shifted lanes on Sunday night.
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