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Explore the next frontier of tech innovation, and imagine our society in the near and far future.
Transhumanism and You
Technology has already changed the world as we know it for good, whether it’s how you get to work in the morning, keep in touch with loved ones, or socialize. Experts are constantly reporting new information on the way developments in technology, like social media for example, are changing our brains. Experts have found that multitasking across multiple media platforms is resulting in measurable physical changes in the brain such as decreased grey matter in the anterior cingulate cortex. In layman’s terms, that means people who are checking multiple different medias in a short span of time are experiencing a decrease in their ability to perform cognitive control tasks (process information and adapt accordingly) as well as social and emotional difficulties. If something as recent as social media is having such a profound effect already, how deep do these changes really go?
By Emily Sandlin8 years ago in 01
Minimum Wage Zero
Probably not. Examining how robots can be used to replace human workers. There are a lot of reasons why humans could be replaced by robots but it doesn't seem to be happening in real life. People are constantly being replaced with machines but more jobs for people keep appearing. If machines ever get to the point where they are technically capable of doing everything people will still be hesitant to use them for everything because of potential damage to the economy.
By Naima Omar8 years ago in 01
What Will We Do When Machines Take Our Jobs?
From heavy industry to the gig economy, technology is constantly changing the way we live and work. Tech has come an astonishingly long way in recent decades and if we extrapolate our trajectory, the sort of ideas we see as literally magic today may very well be a reality within the next 30 years or so.
By Matt Saunders8 years ago in 01
When the Internet Goes Down
Today, we enjoy many conveniences that have been made possible by our technology. We can talk to a friend a world away, in real-time, with clear video to make eye contact as we talk. We can pay our bills and order the next week’s groceries and supplies without leaving the comfort of our couch. We have come to accept these things as reality and enjoy the streamlining of our lives. But, what would happen if the internet suddenly went down and could not be restored quickly?
By Cody Perry8 years ago in 01
Technology in Education
The range of electronic devices that can be used for teaching and learning has blossomed dramatically since the start of the twenty-first century. Touchscreen machines such as smartphones and tablet computers can fulfill a wide variety of educational functions. For example, a science student can physically manipulate a 3-D model of an atom or molecule displayed on their tablet with a series of gestures, learning about the structure of each. A student in a music class can play the notes of a classical composition on his or her tablet by using it as a full piano, with visuals and sound to match.
By Amanda Spradlin8 years ago in 01
The Basics of Dash
Our lives have been moving to the Internet for some time now. After being only marginally present on the World Wide Web ten or fifteen years ago, we’re now relying on it in all aspects of our lives. Therefore, it’s no surprise that even our finances became virtual, so an increasing number of people are using digital currency as we speak. So, what is it, how does it work, what can it do for you and how can you become a part of this trend as well?
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in 01
Will the Military Use Giant Robots?
After marathoning the military giant robot anime Mobile Suit Gundam, one is forced to take a step back, and ask "Will the military use giant robots in the future?" Countless works of fiction, from cartoons like Robotech or Gundam and movies like Pacific Rim or Transformers, feature giant, bipedal mechs taking the future of war in hand or blaster, and blowing adversaries away in a hail of fire power.
By Conrad Morningstar8 years ago in 01
How Much Will People Pay for Privacy?. Top Story - July 2017.
With the Trump Administration's decision to repeal internet privacy rules that protect ISPs from selling users' private browsing history, many people are beginning to wonder if our era of privacy has come to a close.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in 01
