Monthly Archives: October 2012

Mythic Technology: Can We Live Without It?

Neil Postman brings up many excellent points in “Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change”, and of those many points, the one that strikes me as the most interesting – because I never considered it myself – yet …

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New Technology Helpful & Harmful

We all enjoy breakthrough releases of new technology. It is breaking news when a new Apple product is introduced. Apple introduced the iPad mini and it became a trending topic on Twitter. These technologies help society in several ways. Most …

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Leaping Forward at the Speed of Tech!

Technology is amazing, in our world we have devices that the previous generations could not have ever dreamed of. It’s funny to think about, but just 40 years ago, the thought of a personal device that could connect you to …

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What is the future of Facebook?

Before Facebook, Myspace seemed to suit the needs of leisure social networking while Facebook was more college-oriented with a set of professional clubs/pages. Before the shift of popularity towards Facebook occurred, nobody would have guessed Myspace’s imminent downhill spiral.

Eight …

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Do We Have a Prison Complex?

On my way home from work this past evening, I happened to be listening to NPR and the featured guest on the program was the author John Grisham.  He was discussing his new book, and his previous titles.  I am …

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The Revolution Will Not Be Monetized? Really?

Strapped with a couple of eye-popping graphs, Bob Garfield outlines the skyrocketing advertising revenue of the internet over the last decade. In some what of a bitter tone, Garfield goes in to how much money is being made by all …

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How will you react knowing I’m trying to persuade you?

I knew I was being manipulated.

My body went into shock and began to fight it… but I gave in.

The only reason I motioned like a zombie from the classroom, to the car, to my sofa, to gawking at …

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How Going Against China’s Currency is Bad for the U.S.

During Monday’s third and final presidential debate, former governor Mitt Romney attacked the Obama administration’s handling of inaccuracies in China’s currency appreciation rate stating that “China has not played by the same rules, in part by holding down artificially the …

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Welcome to the Personal Data Economy

It is scary to think about, but yes, there is more information about our personal selves available online than ever before. It is being shared, analyzed, and used; most without our knowledge or consent. By understanding our behaviors, purchasing habits, …

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The Beauty of Life Lies in Uncertainty

Finding your path in life is a process full of ups and downs. Having to question your decisions and goals can lead to much frustration and disappointment not ever really knowing what you’re going to do, yet, having to prove …

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