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September 2015

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• Why Google 'Thought' This Black Woman Was a Gorilla September 30, 2015

  This is a story about an incident that happened to 22-year-old web developer Jacky Alcin&eacute;, the&nbsp;racist slur that caught him off-guard, and the machines behind it. (episode)

• Using Ad Blockers: Your Opinions September 29, 2015

  A round-up of responses to Note to Self's discussion of the ad-blocking quandary. (article)

• The Ad Blocker's Dilemma: Sell Your Soul or Destroy the Internet September 23, 2015

  With the latest iOS update, you can start using ad blockers on your phone. But should you? (episode)

• Why Texts From Your Ex Is a Thing September 16, 2015

  Creator of 'Texts From Your Ex' Elan Gale on the impulses behind texting with exes, and publishing the screenshots. (episode)

• Why Online Shoppers See Different Prices for the Same Item September 9, 2015

  Price discrimination, or the "Schmo Tax," is how companies like Amazon post different prices depending on a shopper's zip code or online history. Sound fair? (episode)

• Back to School Guide: How to Think About Kids and Tech September 2, 2015

  A round-up of all the big questions we should be asking as the kids head back to school. (episode)