Hacker News with Generative AI: 2016

What I would do if I was 18 now (2016) (levels.io)
Somebody asked me what I would do if I was 18 in 2016. It’s a good question because it’s such an odd time where old institutions and traditional thinking don’t really make sense anymore. I can’t say I’m an expert on this though, because when I was 18, I really had no idea what I was doing. I might be able to give you an original perspective though.
Gossip, Rumors, and Lies (2016) (randsinrepose.com)
J.G. Ballard predicted the rise of social media (2016) (openculture.com)
Populist anger is 'a gift wrapped in barbed wire' (2016) (politico.eu)