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26. Creepy Phone Aps and Human Happiness: Better Living Through Algorithms

26. Creepy Phone Aps and Human Happiness: Better Living Through Algorithms

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Would you trust a random phone app to give you a better life if you just followed it's directions? Let's chat about shadowy-purposed tech this week!


This week's story: Better Living Through Algorithms, by Naomi Kritzer. Published in Clarksworld

2023 Nebula Award Finalist for Best Short Story

2024 Hugo Award Winner for Best Short Story

2024 Finalist: WSFA Small Press Award

This week's snack: Oreo Truffle Balls


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