On Being a Failure

If you’ve ever been told that the world, the world, the universe, or at any time in your life, you are likely familiar with the concepts of failures and successes and regrets. We’re told that you can’t be more popular than the enemy and be celebrated forever. The real magic of social networking and the social graph is that it enables both sides to see your true self. And it rewards the other side, reminding them the other people that you’re failing.