In most cases, it’s an achievement for a company to “top a list”. The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. The Giving 20. America’s Most Just Companies. All great lists to top. However, one list you don’t want to top: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s “Dirty Dozen” Employers list. It’s a… Continue reading An outsider’s thoughts on boycotting Amazon Prime Day
Will Apple Business Chat Become the Next Apple Empire?
Apple’s latest keynote ushered in the era of Apple as a Services Company. The introduction of Apple News+, Apple TV+, Apple Card, and Apple Arcade on top of the already existing Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Care. But the service everyone seems to be short-changing as the true dark horse of Apple services is Apple… Continue reading Will Apple Business Chat Become the Next Apple Empire?
A simple way to understand CRISPR gene-editing technology
In November of 2018, the scientist He Jiankui revealed that he birthed healthy twins which had been genetically engineered without the CCR5 gene – hopefully rendering the offspring resistant to HIV, smallpox, and cholera. Immediately, there was a global uproar in the science community which mounted fear mongering proclamations in mass media that the era… Continue reading A simple way to understand CRISPR gene-editing technology
The Declaration of Digital Independence is being signed as we speak
The tyrannical powers above us have dipped their greedy fingers into our wallets, profited from us, and given us little in return. They’ve overpromised a better life and given us no voice in the matters which control our future. It’s time for a revolution. If you think this is an account from 243 years ago,… Continue reading The Declaration of Digital Independence is being signed as we speak
Cardiac Surveillance: The Pentagon can now track your unique heartbeat
Did you know that your heart is one-of-a-kind? Not metaphorically, speaking. Literally, your heartbeat (cardiac signature) is as unique to you as your fingerprint. While cardiac signatures are most commonly used to detect fatal heart conditions (the Apple Watch’s EKG monitor is already saving people’s lives), your heartbeat will soon be used to identify who… Continue reading Cardiac Surveillance: The Pentagon can now track your unique heartbeat
Before AI was curating our news, it was choosing our state representatives
Pizza lovers swear that the way you cut up a pizza affects the way it tastes. Similarly, politicians know that the way you cut up a state’s districts can have a profound impact on which party wins the majority in that state. And for decades AI has helped politicians in this endeavor. What’s the story… Continue reading Before AI was curating our news, it was choosing our state representatives
This Real Estate Robopreneur Plans to Purchase More than a Million Homes
Back in April of 2019, we put out a piece declaring We’re Living in the Era of the Robopreneur, setting forth a guideline to being an ultra-productive entrepreneur with software and algorithms by one’s side. We told the story through relevant Robopreneurs such as Casey Neistat, Kylie Jenner, and even Casper mattresses. And then we… Continue reading This Real Estate Robopreneur Plans to Purchase More than a Million Homes
How De-anonymizing Broadcast on Social Media could solve the Deepfake issue
News about deepfakes has not stopped for the past two weeks and probably won’t slow down anytime soon. Unfortunately, the media stories are consolidated around “deepfakes cause political strife”, with the only possible solution being technology. This narrative is important but limited in scope, which is why I will continue to propose new ways to… Continue reading How De-anonymizing Broadcast on Social Media could solve the Deepfake issue
Roomba, the lovable robot vacuum cleaner is going to teach kids to code
It disappoints me that in 2019 the most effective and popular consumer robot is still the robot vacuum cleaner, Roomba. Honestly, it’s not that surprising. We want our robots to achieve one thing really well and relieve us from that thing. However, I don’t think robots are doomed to human servitude. There’s room for robots… Continue reading Roomba, the lovable robot vacuum cleaner is going to teach kids to code