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A Loveless Affair with Technology

February 10, 2019 | by Guest Writer | 1 Comments

Growing up without the shiny consoles of wealthier kids, I was easily swayed by the siren song of a smart phone. But what I had given up was far costlier. Read more

Guiyang: China’s City of the Future

January 27, 2019 | by Lysander Stephenson | 0 Comments

To what extent can Guiyang–a relatively obscure city in south-west China– be emulated by other cities striving for a slice of the 'China dream?' Read more

Social Media is Humanity’s Suicide Note

October 10, 2018 | by David Fajardo | 0 Comments

With the onset of generalised Artifical Intelligence, how should society approach the potential dangers the technology poses? Read more

This is How Facebook is Selling Us

August 13, 2018 | by Aaron Gleason | 0 Comments

Facebook has been reaching out to banks trying to make deals for information. What does this mean for clients? Read more

Should We Fear or Embrace Automation?

July 30, 2018 | by Logan Chipkin | 0 Comments

To sacrifice the potential prosperity of automation for the sake of short-term concerns is to relinquish the fastest route to the end of poverty. Read more

Combining Facial Recognition Decisions of Humans and Computers Can Prevent Costly Mistakes

June 11, 2018 | by Guest Writer | 0 Comments

Facial recognition technology can protect against terrorism, organised crime, and identity fraud. But how can we prevent errors and wrongful accusations? Read more

The Problem of Technological Stagnation | Taylor James Blake

May 16, 2018 | by Guest Writer | 0 Comments

Under what conditions does technological stagnation occur? As we battle various challenges what can history teach us about who poses a threat to progress? When does technological stagnation begin? Is it the day after new technology is created? I believe it to be defined by the point at which every problem begins to look more […] Read more

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