Category Archives: Science and Technology

Hurricanes, Technology Blackouts and the Union of Americans

Living in Florida, hurricanes are nothing too out of the ordinary. The occasional wind and rain may cause a headache every now and then, but they rarely make it to the point where they present a life threat. However, this … Continue reading

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Our Eyes Are Bigger than Our Stomachs

The web is bad for us.  I realize that now.  We sit and wish for an open web that bobs about with the easy freedom of open communication, the ebb and flow of the World Wide Web, but at the … Continue reading

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The Internet Is Creating a Short Attention Spanned Society

I remember when I was younger, I could read an article, or write a whole paper without having reel myself back into my reading or writing. Now I have to constantly remind myself of what I am doing and to … Continue reading

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Is Intelligence Stripped By Technology?

“Is Google Making Us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr is a cynical look at the progression of technology in our society. The opening metaphor takes from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey where an astronaut is nearly sent to death by a … Continue reading

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There’s No Running From Technology

We keep adopting more and more technology at an astonishing rate. We’re texting, checking emails, making phone calls, have at least five different tabs open when browsing the web, and it doesn’t seem to stop even there. When we have … Continue reading

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Microsoft goes Micro-Hard on The New Windows 8

  Unveiled Yesterday in New York City, the new Microsoft Windows 8 operating system is pulling out all the stops, and many clients are giving it the green light, ‘Go.’ The most thorough overhaul of the OS in nearly 2 … Continue reading

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The New iPad is Here!

October 23, marked another special day for Apple.  It was the unveiling of their new iPad Mini.  Complete with it’s Lighting connecter and smaller screen, this new device made by Apple is sure to be a hit.  Aimed at more … Continue reading

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Did Postman’s Words Hold Up?

On March 28th, 1998, Neil Postman delivered an address about technology and society. He pointed out a few key ideas (five to be specific) and spoke freely within his means. As I read this transcript, I began to wonder how … Continue reading

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Beyond Good and Evil

You know what’s a pretty evil company? Monsanto. And according to Forbes EA is the most evil American company of the year (and not, oh, AIG or something). But Google? Eh, I just can’t buy it. There are far too … Continue reading

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Ad Block is Not Just Blocking Ads, it’s Blocking Revenue Too

Nowadays, you cant go anywhere without someone trying to sell you something and the Internet is no different. Go to pretty much any website on the Internet and you will see an advertisement somewhere on the page. These range from … Continue reading

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