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Social Network Paradoxes
Social networks are connecting over two billion people, soon hopefully all eight billion, and have changed the way we interact.…
Category: The Context
All writing →The Context is an ongoing weekly Patreon series that gives a deeper understanding of the implications of current events, and technologies shaping the world.
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Adventures in Seoul
Traveling to foreign countries, to experience their language and culture, the different ways of living, is accessible to an increasing…
Transhumanism
You are a transhuman. The very definition of the human condition is the necessity to adapt to change. In our…
The Workflow
When I started recording and airing The Context a few months ago, I didn’t very much know how the process…
Island Ecosystems
The ecosystems of islands, whether biological or economical, allow for unprecedented experimentation, supported by their natural isolation. I’m in Malta,…
Digital Reality
Something amazing is happening: we are in the process of designing and deploying the tools that enable us to completely…
Computer Languages
Originally very close to the machine, now computer programming languages take advantage of multiple layers of abstraction and make developers…
Mental Health
We must be alert to each other, and make sure human relationships, augmented by technology, allow us to nurture our…
Technology Adoption
The rate of technology adoption changes based on individual preferences and social norms. Accelerating and jolting technologies force an increasing…