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Recommended Reading: The internet and the truth
How the Internet Is Loosening Our Grip on the Truth Farhad Manjoo, The New York Times Thanks to rise of online media, we're able to find loads of "facts" to support nearly any stance we take on any particular issue. During this year's presidential election, it has become quite clear that Facebook and the internet as a whole have become an echo chamber where we're free to hunt for the information that supports a certain point of view rather than actual facts. The New York Times takes a look at how we got here, the damage that's been done and if there's any way to reverse the effects.
Recommended Reading: Is Instagram ruining our vacations?
Instagram Is Ruining Vacation Mary Pilon, Backchannel Instagram users, myself included, share many daily activities with the social channel's filter-driven photography and videos. That habit is only amplified when we go on vacation, nabbing photos of sights, meals and more. Is our desire to snap a picture actually ruining our ability to tune out the world and relax when we're away? It sure seems like it.
Blu-ray movie releases for the week of August 13th
We're getting four new Blu-ray movies this week, though no real standouts. Headlining the pack is Wild Hogs, one of those poorly reviewed movies that still makes a hundred million dollars anyway. Kind of like Norbit, minus an annoying guy in a fat suit. Here is the full list: Wild Hogs The Lookout Vacancy Doctor Strange Vacancy was a pretty good flick, especially for those into the 'trapped-by-murderous-hillbillies' genre of horror movies. Luke Wilson sucks as a dramatic lead actor, but whatever -- horror movies don't really need that great of acting anyway. As long as the person can look freaked out when getting chased by hicks in masks, it's all good.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance trailer
Alright, perhaps I was too hasty in judging the Marvel Ultimate Alliance screenshots the other day. I know, I know, gameplay over graphics. Judging from the trailer, Marvel looks to be a pretty good time. It's also a lot prettier in motion, and it doesn't hurt that Activision seems to be cramming in every Marvel character except The Kitchen Sink (who's totally underrated). Seriously, playing as Doctor Strange? That's Cool with a capital C. Now if they could just squeeze Doctor Orpheus in there...
