Use this link immediately to see all my LinkedIn Posts for August 2024.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nGueCmJHTsqMR-Y2uSBLwSf-3Q7WlN2n/view?usp=sharing
I have just spent a very active
August 2024 experimenting at publishing posted content through predominantly
LinkedIn with some transferred over to Facebook. The subject matter has been varied
with it running to 65 individual posts. For each post I have used my standard
post unique identifier of “230824-01” with categorisation based upon a 2 tier
format of “Major Subject - Minor Subject”. Tagging has been far less structured
and I have yet to get my head around how it grows the readership.
The issue of readers focusing
predominantly on the latest posts, often referred to as “recency bias,”
reflects a broader challenge in the digital information age. This problem can
be described in several ways:
1. Recency Over Depth:
• Shallow Consumption:
Readers may prioritize new content over older, potentially more insightful or
in-depth material. This leads to a superficial understanding of topics, as
readers might only engage with what’s trending rather than what’s thoroughly
researched.
2. Information Overload:
• Fleeting Attention: The
constant stream of new posts can overwhelm readers, making it difficult for
them to focus on or even notice older, valuable content. This contributes to
shorter attention spans and a preference for quick, easily digestible
information.
3. Echo Chambers:
• Narrow Perspectives:
When readers consistently consume only the latest content, which often reflects
current trends or popular opinions, they may miss out on diverse viewpoints or
historical context. This can reinforce existing biases and limit critical
thinking.
4. Lost Knowledge:
• Neglect of Timeless
Content: High-quality content that remains relevant over time may be overlooked
simply because it’s not recent. Important ideas, lessons, and discussions from
the past can become buried under the constant flow of new information, leading
to a loss of collective knowledge.
5. Pressure on Content Creators:
• Chasing Virality:
Content creators may feel pressured to produce frequent, attention-grabbing
posts to stay relevant, often at the expense of quality. This can lead to a
focus on quantity over quality, as creators cater to algorithms and the demand
for new content rather than investing time in producing thoughtful, enduring
work.
6. Instant Gratification Culture:
• Impatience with
Long-Form Content: The preference for the latest posts can discourage readers
from engaging with long-form content that requires time and effort to digest.
This reinforces a culture of instant gratification, where quick updates are
valued more than deep, reflective reading.
Summary:
The problem of readers gravitating only towards the latest posts is a
multifaceted issue rooted in the dynamics of digital media consumption. It
reflects a broader societal trend towards immediacy and can lead to the neglect
of valuable, enduring content. Addressing this issue may involve encouraging
more mindful consumption of information, promoting diverse content engagement,
and recognizing the value of timeless knowledge in a fast-paced world.
This has resulted in my decision here to publish this Table of Posts made in
August 2024 is an attempt to get readers to see at a higher level what has been
posted so they can look back over to see if they have missed anything that may
interest them. Whilst the Social Media developers do not want to complicate
their posting technologies it is obvious if they want to encourage more than just
fleeting attention and a more considered reading activity they are going to
have to build in some more structured labelling of content and feedback based
upon this labelling. They are going down the route of just using AI technology
to achieve these objectives. Unfortunately this can lead to an increasing
narrowing of the scope whereas the so call serendipity moments we as humans most enjoy get lost.
Significantly I have continued to
experiment with linking back from LinkedIn to Blogspot to Google Drive to share
books destined for landfill. Breaking the Copyright Laws remains a major
concern so many books that I know are headed for landfill I will not share due
to concerns over copyright. Where I have doubts I am extra cautious and if I do
go ahead add a isclaimer and agree to
immediate removal if a copyright owner objects. This has happened on one
occasion so far. Unfortunately, publishers are increasingly not responding to
my requests for approval or providing me with
contact details of their author or more often these days the heirs to
the author’s intellectual properties be they books or images.
This article below describes the
problem of copyright law leading to the permanent loss of many books from
society. This loss is happening at a huge rate with literally tons of books by
weight being destroyed daily with no Government initiatives in place to avoid
this loss. It is a historical catastrophe due to the digital revolution now
taking place with most books being removed from our society with by 2030 very
few books apart from paperback fiction existing. Even in charity shops the
trend is to only resell fiction paperbacks with all other non- fiction books
going to landfill. This is being based upon current customer demand even in the
second hand cheap marketplace.
This is an interesting write up
on the copyright issue.
Copyright Laws are intended to
protect the intellectual property rights of authors and creators, ensuring that
they receive recognition and compensation for their work. However, these laws
can sometimes have the unintended consequence of restricting access to certain
books, especially when those books are out of print or no longer commercially
viable.
Key Issues Leading to Potential Loss of Books:
1. Orphan Works:
• Orphan works are books
whose copyright holders cannot be located or identified. Because no one can
give permission to reproduce or distribute these works, they often remain
inaccessible, potentially leading to their loss.
2. Out-of-Print Books:
• When books go out of
print, they are often no longer available for purchase, yet they remain under
copyright protection. This limits their distribution and can lead to them being
forgotten or even destroyed when physical copies deteriorate or are discarded.
3. Extended Copyright Terms:
• The extension of
copyright terms (often lasting the lifetime of the author plus 70 years or
more) means that books remain under copyright for a very long time, during
which they cannot legally be reproduced or shared without permission. This long
period of protection can hinder access to older works that are no longer
commercially viable but still culturally or educationally important.
4. Libraries and Archives:
• Libraries and archives
may face restrictions when digitizing and sharing older works that are still
under copyright, even if those works are not available elsewhere. This can lead
to a situation where books are effectively “lost” because they cannot be
legally preserved or shared in digital form.
5. Destruction of Unsold Books:
• Publishers sometimes
destroy unsold books to save on storage costs, especially if the books are not
generating revenue. Copyright laws can prevent these books from being
redistributed or archived, leading to their permanent loss.
Potential Solutions:
1. Fair Use and Educational
Exceptions:
• Expanding fair use
provisions and educational exceptions could allow for the preservation and
sharing of books that are no longer commercially available but still hold
cultural or educational value.
2. Orphan Works Legislation:
• Implementing
legislation that allows for the use of orphan works under certain conditions
could help prevent these works from being lost to time.
3. Digitization Initiatives:
• Efforts like the
Internet Archive or Google’s book digitisation project aim to preserve books by
digitizing them. However, these initiatives often face legal challenges due to
copyright restrictions.
4. Revisiting Copyright
Duration:
• Some advocates argue
for a shorter copyright duration, especially for works that are no longer
commercially exploited, to allow for earlier entry into the public domain where
they can be freely accessed and preserved.
5. Controlled Digital Lending
(CDL):
• CDL is a practice where
libraries lend out digital copies of physical books they own, with the idea
that they lend one copy for each physical book they have. This method is still
legally contested but offers a potential solution for accessing out-of-print
books.
Conclusion:
While copyright laws are essential for protecting creators, they can also lead
to the loss of books that might otherwise be preserved and shared. Balancing
the protection of authors’ rights with the need for cultural preservation and
access to knowledge is a complex issue that continues to evolve as society
grapples with the implications of long-term copyright protection.
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