The Onion on data overload

Explore the amusing parody of data-bleed overload in today's youth culture, showcasing trivialities of our transparent society.

Written byRazib Khan

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Amusing web view parodying the data-bleed overload of today's youth, from 5-minute-twitter-updates to a sea of cellphone pictures at parties of people posing like tools. Perhaps a transparent society is a society of trivialities? Police Slog Through 40,000 Insipid Party Pics To Find Cause Of Dorm Fire

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