Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
10/08/2022
Digital Governance and the State of Democracy: Why Does it Matter?
On September 21, 2022, I moderated a panel discussion for the McCourt Institute at a pre-conference spotlight session on digital governance ahead of Unfinished Live, a conference on tech and society issues hosted at The Shed in New York City.
10/06/2022
This AI-powered stroller can drive itself
An artificially intelligent stroller with hands-free cruising is the latest new gadget meant to make parents' hectic lives just a little easier.
09/09/2022
Opinion: Artificial Intelligence Could Be a Great Equalizer
The benefits of AI will accrue not only to the wealthy and technologists but also to the poor and disadvantaged.
09/13/2022

Are we really addicted to technology?
When we say we're addicted to something, we stop asking what our behavior is a response to, and give up the power we have to change it.
09/06/2022

Should I buy an electric car?
You asked, we answered.
09/01/2022

What Could Go Right? India is killing it right now
And, some slim silver linings in Ukraine, six months post-invasion
08/25/2022

What Could Go Right? The oximeter problem
They don’t work as well for everybody—yet.
08/18/2022

What Could Go Right? Clean energy abundance
What the US stands to gain from the Inflation Reduction Act—the nation's largest-ever climate investment
08/11/2022
Deep learning can almost perfectly predict how ice forms
It’s a development that could significantly increase the accuracy of weather and climate forecasting.
08/03/2022
Why America Is Uniquely Stupid with Jonathan Haidt
We chat with Jonathan about his recent Atlantic article “Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid,” social media and its effects on our discourse and culture, the need for a shared story, the importance of dissent, the distinctions between liberalism and conservatism, the global impact of America’s descent into what he calls “structural stupidity,” and what measures we can take to improve it.
08/02/2022
Using smartphones could help improve memory skills
Using digital devices, such as smartphones, could help improve memory skills rather than causing people to become lazy or forgetful, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
07/25/2022