Questioning the Future of Nostalgia: Technology’s Paradoxical Effect on Photographic Record Keeping
We live in a time when you can easily and copiously capture images — even cell phones have cameras now — but these images ironically also have a new fragility as digital photography and electronic storage are constantly being upgraded. What happens to our memories? What happens to our sense of mortality and immortality? [Read more]
BlogHer…or Blog Blur: From Personal to Public (Relations)
When it first launched, the BlogHer conference was an inspiring place for woman (and male) bloggers to meet and connect in a friendly, informative atmosphere. Has the conference become a victim of its own success and sacrificed some of the personal appeal? [Read more]
Big Brother in Mexico: Iris Scanning Contemplated for an Entire City
Here’s an article in this month’s Fast Company that gives me the willies. I can’t believe it’s true. It details a Mexican city’s plan to install iris scanning devices throughout the city for security reasons. The city of... [Read more]
Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
Many people won't admit to Googling their own names, but our writer George Burden not only admits to the somewhat narcissistic practice, he also says it can be fun to discover all the people who aren't you but who share your name. So have you self-Googled lately? [Read more]
If You Wanted to Be an Astronaut But Didn’t Make It….
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory is where the big kids play — the ones who grew up to live their ten year-old dream of exploring deep space. This remarkable place in the semi-desert of British Columbia is where Jody Foster or Buzz Lightyear would feel right at home. [Read more]
Buddhism as Technology
Many people believe Buddhism is just another belief-based religion but our newest author Rick Bateman says there is nothing spiritual about Buddhism. Buddhism, he asserts, is concerned only with the here and now. [Read more]
Life As A Human Likes…3
Life As A Human Likes is a weekly feature of fascinating, enlightening, fun or perhaps just odd blogs and websites that enliven the experience of being human. This week, we feature 2 outstanding sites that consistently provide excellent content to their... [Read more]
Life As A Human Likes…2
Life As A Human Likes is a weekly feature of fascinating, enlightening, fun or perhaps just odd blogs and websites that enliven the experience of being human. This week, we feature visuals and consciousness. [Read more]
Before You Hit Send: Three Ethical Myths about Company Policies and E-mail
What are the myths and facts surrounding company email policies. Phyllis Wilson cautions you to make sure you know what's what before you press send. [Read more]
Human Gestures Meet User Interfaces for SciFi-Like Results: TED Talk
Humans may soon have access to an amazing user interface based on the one showcased in the Tom Cruise movie Minority Report, a science fiction film that is seeming less and less like science fiction every day. Watch John Underkoffler's TED talk on the future of the User Interface. [Read more]
