Category: Media
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Everything is Computer Above the Clouds
Would you rather live in the fictional world of The Jetsons, or in present-day USA? I created a poll and asked Reddit users this question. An overwhelming majority (76%) choose the fictional world of The Jetsons. So, I thought I’d imagine what it would take to turn present-day USA into the imagined future of The…
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Have the kids ever been alright?
Set the stage. It’s spring in America. The weather couldn’t be more lovely. Another group of teens prepares to participate in the rite of passage that is high school graduation. The crowd of proud onlookers collectively document nearly every second. The graduation ceremony is also filmed and streamed live on Facebook. QR codes are connected…
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Make America Regulated Again
One of the most exciting days of my life involved a major technological advancement. It was so exciting that my family commemorated it with the purchase of a Christmas tree ornament later that year. It was the day we got our first answering machine. I am a xennial. And xennials have a unique perspective on…
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Tara, the Wikipedian
Did you know that anybody can edit Wikipedia? It seems wrong, but it’s true. That’s what makes it so cool/collaborative/dangerous/terrifying! For a school assignment I was tasked with making a minor edit to an existing Wikipedia page, and I’m proud to say that I have completed that task. I’m officially a Wikipedia editor! Here’s how…