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“More and more, the things we do in real life will end up as Facebook posts. And while we may be consoled by the fact that most of this stuff is being posted just to our friends, it only takes one friend to share that information with his or her friends to start a viral chain.”

Quote by Ben Parr

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Ben Parr is a renowned journalist and author, born on February 12, 1985. He is known for his in-depth reporting in the fields of digital media and technology, having served as a senior editor and journalist for several prominent tech media outlets. more

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