Taylor Swift, Alexa, Gamification of Work, Dieter Rams, Speedrunning - Five Things - Issue #348

The Trump Internet had largely convinced itself Swift was on its side, despite a total lack of evidence.

The voice revolution has only just begun. Today, Alexa is a humble servant. Very soon, she could be much more—a teacher, a therapist, a confidant, an informant.

From scoreboards to trackers, games have infiltrated work, serving as spies, overseers and …