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Liking Is for Cowards. Go for What Hurts.

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

In this short essay, Franzen cuts to the core of our, or should I say my, fixation with technology. That he stretches his idea to explain how our “liking” of technology may alter our erotic and intimate lives might seem … Continue reading →

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NYTimes: A Night at the Electronics Factory

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

This makes me appreciate, just a little, where this phone, my computer, and all the other gadgets i have, want, and need come from. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From The New York Times: A Night at the Electronics Factory A day in the … Continue reading →

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Who uses twitter the most… “Old” people.

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

Interesting article on who has spurred the growth of twitter. It makes me think that older folks have a firmer grasp on how to publicly share what’s going on in their lives OR are less insecure about doing this kind … Continue reading →

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Second life…

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

I’m all for using technology to make learning accessible, interesting, and relevant, but for some reason this edu-advertisement for second life gives me the creeps. I’m not sure if learning all of these things online gives students enough real experience, … Continue reading →

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Debates on open source

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

I’m in no way an expert in tech stuff, but I have friends who keep me in the loop or at least give me the latest debates on technology. Since my phone plan ended in January, I’ve been debating whether … Continue reading →

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