Lately, I’ve noticed a troubling trend on Facebook: the creation of fake profiles seems to have escalated significantly in Finland. Many people in my circle have reported that fake accounts have been made using their names, only to be exposed after sending friend requests to acquaintances whose alarm bells started ringing. Right now, I’m coming … Read more
Pieksämäki is thriving. New projects are emerging, businesses are investing, and the sense of community is strong. There are many positive signs that highlight the town’s appeal and the progress happening on multiple fronts. As the newly elected town council begins shaping a new municipal strategy and vitality program following the April elections, this is … Read more
Anyone who makes a living through creative work has encountered the phenomenon where someone wants their services and offers “exposure” in return. Decades ago, when exposure was scarce, its value was entirely different. There were only two radio stations, two or three TV channels, and people stayed informed by reading local or regional newspapers. Back … Read more
Over the past decade, social media has radically transformed the way we experience community—but is that entirely a good thing? While new technology has increased connectivity, it has also reshaped the concept of community itself. And in doing so, it has changed us. When I first started my entrepreneurial journey as an online community producer, … Read more