Chris MessinaThe problem with the problems with hashtags16 years after their invention, is it time for a change?Aug 13, 202326Aug 13, 202326
Chris MessinaHashtags in the SkySo Bluesky wants to change how hashtags workJun 27, 20234Jun 27, 20234
Chris MessinaPrometheus and GPTConfronting the tension between withholding and democratizing the latest civilization-shaking technologyMar 24, 202312Mar 24, 202312
Chris MessinaThe Linguistic Inner TubeEver wonder: who first put a dollar sign in front of a number? Why did they do it, and when?Nov 26, 20201Nov 26, 20201
Chris MessinaThe hashtag turns 13An interview with the hashtag inventor on the symbol’s unlikely role during a challenging and unruly cultural momentSep 2, 2020Sep 2, 2020
Chris MessinaThe Real Source of The Word “Octothorpe”Bell Labs engineer Ralph Carlsen recalls the origin story of the octothorpe — the symbol now used in hashtagsOct 13, 2019Oct 13, 2019
Chris MessinaThe Hashtag is 1010 words to describe what the hashtag means to me nowAug 23, 20171Aug 23, 20171
Chris MessinaWe are all made of #hashtagsThis past week we (Google) launched an updated design for Google profiles. Aside from a visual refresh, we made some changes to the…Apr 10, 20161Apr 10, 20161
Chris MessinaAnd then I was on the front page of the New York Times fashion section…Several months ago I was interviewed by Ashley Parker for a piece in the New York Times on hashtags. The piece is live and though it may…Apr 10, 20161Apr 10, 20161
Chris MessinaAlso, #hashtags on a planeCan’t say I saw this coming, but I’m glad it was Virgin America upping their geek cred.Apr 10, 2016Apr 10, 2016