As humans, we have the instinctive desire to give privacy to others when they start asking for it – indeed, children wanting privacy is a major milestone in their development. As a result, I don’t think it’s a surprise that many parents exercise little or no oversight over the online lives of their children – there aren’t many direct threats, and the kids are having fun, so there’s no problem… right?
“You’re beginning to believe the illusions we’re spinning here” (Part Two)
More than at any other time in recent memory, I am hearing the lament that the world is in a terrible state and that things just seem to be getting worse.
“You’re beginning to believe the illusions we’re spinning here” (Part One)
News organizations depend on our uncritical consumption of such stories as the Boston Marathon bombing and on their ability to manipulate our emotions through carefully selected imagery, sound bites, and the testimony of victims, bystanders, and “experts” of all kinds, in order to sell the products that are advertised during the coverage of such tragic spectacles.
Nigerian Scam: A Masterful Performance over Six Years
Over a span of 6 years, a talented and persistent scam artist cheated me out of basically the price of an airfare. It took considerable imagination and remarkable tenacity to do it and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. I fell victim with eyes wide open.
Pen and Paper Optional
I relish information and the process obtaining it. For me, the important aspect about collecting information is the way I acquire it. A recent conversation with my tech-savvy son has me reassessing my process.
On Track To Color Television
The excited anticipation on the train was palpable. It was June 1951 and RCA is transporting a group of journalists from New York to Washington DC. Gen. David Sarnoff chairman of RCA and founder of NBC has scheduled a press conference to demonstration and unveil his new color television system.
What People are Saying about Smart Meters and Smart Grid Technology
Smart meters (which transmit data about our personal energy consumption at home) are becoming incredibly common throughout the world. Do the potential environmental advantages of these devices outweigh the potential risks?
How Technology Can Stymie Epidemics
Technology is playing an increasingly large role in the medical industry, and it’s driving demand for health IT professionals throughout the world. There is also mounting evidence that telemedicine (and having health IT specialists more readily available throughout the world) could improve global disaster response efforts.
Television Pioneer’s Notebook: The Two Men That Launched Commercial Television
TELEVISION PIONEER’S NOTEBOOK
Bob E. Harris is the name.
Television is my game.
And a fascinating one it has been for the past 67 years. I entered the field in 1948, the same year that Milton Berle, comedian, and Ed Sullivan, Broadway columnist, did.
Traveling Technology: Living Life as a Digital Nomad
Most people are chained to a desk or at least a physical building, for 8 to 10 hours a day. But, there’s a small subsection of society that’s nomadic – telecommuting to work. They travel and work from anywhere and everywhere. What’s life like for these people?
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