Technology
More challenges to Google Books
It’s not over yet! The New York Times today reported on a new challenge to Google’s book scanning project.
Can tech bring the country doctor to the city?
It may seem that the doctors of New York today are a far cry from the old-fashioned country doctors of mid-century Middle America. Or are they? Stephanie Harnett examines the “patient centered” movement in health care, and catches up with Dr. Stanley Reiser to find out if technology alone can guarantee better health care.
David Friedman Interviewed on Liberty Watch
August 27, 2008 David D. Friedman has a resume that will make your head spin, but at its nexus are Law, Economics, and Technology. Liberty Watch Radio interviewed him on August 24, discussing his latest project, Future Imperfect, which steps forward to examine the many possible implications of the astounding pace of technology. As a [...]
Spy-Tech Monday
That’s it for Kristie Macrakis and her treasure trove of Stasi gizmos. Thanks for joining us. I’ll make it easier for everyone, and post all the pictures in a gallery below. Seduced by Secrets is available nationwide; get the full story! Many thanks to Kristie for sharing images from her own research. [UPDATE] Check out [...]
Spy-Tech Mondays
Good morning, everyone. Feeling tired? On your third cup of coffee? I am. What better pick-me-up than one of the Stasi’s most ludicrous investigative methods, and one of their more amusing gadgets? Yes, it’s time to join Kristie Macrakis for another Spy-Tech Monday. This week: Taboo — Hide the Children! …and you wondered why the [...]
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