25 Oct Not all modern day technology is superior…
Not all new technology makes us better at things. Maybe we should get out of the dogma discussion (tech is good / not good / you're wrong) and just sensibly choose what is smart....
Author: Krispijn Plettenberg
18 Jun Perfectly Human: Ethics and the New Technological Reality
Technology has dramatically changed human life over the last two centuries and the rate of change keeps getting faster. Technology will empower us – and we think it will be sooner rather than later – to live longer, better lives, and to focus on things that really matter....
08 Jun Future Best Friends. And You’ll Love Them!
Ever wish your pets could talk to you? Tell you what's on their mind? Well, in the future there will almost certainly be an app for that. More and more pet-lovers will opt for smart, sustainable robotic companions! It's not as weird as it sounds!...
05 Jun Taking Charge: Powering the Car of the Future
Two earthshaking developments in the automotive industry are pushing the need for more powerful and more efficient batteries. First, there's the electric car, which is growing in popularity as technologies and designs improve. The cars are becoming more affordable as more consumers get on board with greener lifestyle choices. The second development is the rise of the self-driving car....
28 May Democracy Online: The Invisible Hand of Yelp!
For years economic libertarians have argued that the government has no role in regulating economic matters. They insist that it is the power of the economy – not government policy – that punishes bad behavior and rewards good behavior in the free market. Following this logic, if a business owner decides to discriminate against certain individuals, then it is the business...
06 Apr Self-driving car: Game changer or game over?
The self-driving car is coming and it will be here faster than you may think. The switch to a driverless future is going to be a game changer, and not just for the automotive sector. Imagine how your line of work may be impacted by this single technological development. Here are some thoughts on life and work once the driverless...