A Call for Ideas
Publisher Mo Lotman looks for ideas and suggestions as he embarks on a nationwide trip this summer.
The Attack on Natural Childbirth
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The Attack on Natural Childbirth
Over the past century or so, the most natural and integral part of the human life-cycle—birth—has been systematically medicalized and institutionalized, at the expense of the body’s own wisdom.
A Year (Mostly) Unplugged
A year with spotty cell coverage turns out to be a blessing.
Is it Time to Separate Science From Technology?
While science and technology are usually paired in modern discourse, the false relationship hides ulterior motives.
When Developers Can’t Explain Their AI, Laws No Longer Apply
The hows and whys of the decisions of machine-learning algorithms are increasingly opaque, even to their programmers. That makes laws and norms increasingly difficult to apply.
Podcast #18: Catherine Steiner-Adair on Tech and Child Development
Catherine Steiner-Adair is a clinical psychologist whose empathic 2013 book The Big Disconnect warned us about the impacts of digital tech on child development and family relationships. She's been on a non-stop speaking tour ever since.
A River Divides Two Tanzanias
In a southern Tanzanian village, a river reveals a technological divide with cultural implications for the whole country.
From Vaping Mists and Myths, New Dangers Emerge
Vaping has been thought of as a healthier alternative to smoking, even as a stepping-stone to quitting. But with fast-rising use particularly among teens, new dangers are becoming apparent.
The Problems of Industrial Meat: A Primer
Industrial meat production has extraordinary costs to animal welfare, the environment, and human health. Acknowledging the immorality of these practices gives us an opportunity to align our behavior with our more humane ideals.
The Technoskeptic Ad Translator
Check out The Technoskeptic’s take on some particularly lampoonable technology ads.