… from Dr. Platypus.
So declared Clifford Stoll in a 1995 Newsweek article, now reproduced by The Daily Beast. There was actually a time when I thought the internet was for specialists, but I soon realized the error of my ways. (HT: The Agitator)
… and does it matter? Most people probably don’t. Claire Evans on ScienceBlogs gives an overview with a look at how most of us relate to technology. I often wonder whether technology can continue to progress at its current pace if less and less of us understand it. But perhaps it only requires a few…
I find people’s reaction to various technological tools somewhat baffling. If your child is about to use a hammer, you’ll likely give her some pointers. There’s a learning curve. If it’s a power tool, the instruction may be more careful. When the tool is technological, we tend to fear it and decline to spend the time actually learning to use it.
According to Gizmag, there is one! I have a hard enough time holding one in my hand and getting any useful video!
… try this post at Uneasy Silence.
4 misconceptions about ethics and bias in AI (opensource.com) is well worth reading, whether your designing AI or thinking about its use in society.