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The Great Village in the Sky: Promise and Perils of Altruism on the Internet

This article was originally published on Science 20, and was written by Jamil Kazi. A few years ago, the artist Wafaa Bilal decided to see how many people, given the chance, would shoot him.  He rigged...

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Dear Media: Bullying is Never Just “Cyber”

The term “cyberbullying” is frequently used to describe hurtful behaviors occurring via communication technologies. But why distinguish “cyber” bullying from other forms of bullying?  Perhaps it is...

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The 2010s will be to the 2060s what the 1960s are to us today

The title, “The 2010s will be to the 2060s what the 1960s are to us today” is in a sense the most uplifting quote I have heard in a long while (yeah, I know about all the bad things, too, whatever)....

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An autopsy of immortality

This article was initially published on Silicon Maniacs [FR]. Owni.fr, Atelier des médias and  Silicon Maniacs organized [FR] an event with #jesuismort (I am dead) debates, reflections and experiences...

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Dealing with Internet Trolls – the Cognitive Therapy Approach

You have probably heard various opinions about how to deal with people who write insulting or provocative remarks on various Internet forums (also known as “trolls” or people who “flame”). The most...

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Is the brain rational?

Is man a rational animal? It’s a debatable question which has historically been rooted in philosophy: yes, no, maybe yes, maybe no. However, recent research related to the functioning of the brain...

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What ad-targeting and zombies have in common

In an article recently published by Wired, journalist Felix Salmon gives some food for thought regarding the limitations of ad-targeting on the Internet – a marketing practice that is inevitable and...

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[Infographic] Google on the Brain

In 2009, Nicholas Carr started to question the impact of the Internet’s usage on our cognitive abilities. In his article “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” he predicted radical changes to our cognitive...

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