“Social systems have values - arguments baked into their design. For example, Twitter's core argument seems to be, 'Everything should be public, and messages should find the largest audience possible.' Snapchat's might be, 'Communication should be private and ephemeral.'”

American author

Robin Sloan is an American author. He came to wider attention with his debut novel, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, published in 2012. Sloan is known for fiction that blends contemporary life with ideas about books, technology, and curiosity. His work has reached a broad readership, and his name is often associated with inventive, warmly observant storytelling.