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When the Disruptor Becomes Disruptive
My husband and business partner travel a lot, so we need transportation from Connecticut to any of the New York airports on a regular basis. Everybody who lives in the Tri-State area knows that’s a nightmare and a half in itself. Two weeks ago we hesitantly ordered an Uber, after a bad experience we had in the past with that app where the driver didn’t show up and we had to race in our own car to catch our flight. I use Uber a lot and usually the experience ranges from nice to OK. Sometimes, the drivers are just not aware of their audience. In my humble opinion, the radio station should be switched to neutral music once a customer gets in the car, but maybe that's just me.
By Monika DAgostino7 years ago in 01
Old Worlds of Nature vs. The Future of Trash and Technology
The definition of nature is constantly changing. The word itself conjures up many different feelings, thoughts, and images. It cannot be pinned down into one simple definition. Critical theorist, Raymond Williams, once wrote about nature as “the most complex word in the language(p. 216).” Nature is often defined through our re-creations of it, because most of us live in cities. Some of these re-creations come in the form of parks. These spaces are an invented form of nature, reflecting our ideal versions of it. The city park acts as a reminder in all the urban chaos that we can still preserve nature. This all sounds reasonable, except that the park is not a preservation, it is a creation, just like nature itself. The same thing goes for wilderness conservations, with their ties to a settler past and frontier mythology. We continue to assume there is some kind of nature out there, and that we are truly connected to it. There are representations of that idea everywhere:
By Kendra Brea Cooper7 years ago in 01
Google (Android) Vs. Apple (iOS)
One of the most controversial topics in today’s technological world, but two of the most amazing mobile operating systems that run on most phones you encounter. One focuses on creativity and fun, while the other focuses on security and simplicity. But, it really depends on the person. Let me give you my opinion on both, from past and present experiences.
By Joel Jerez7 years ago in 01
Investing Smarter, Together with Rapunzl
We share advice on everything from our diets to our clothing, but why do we keep our investment decisions to ourselves? Buying clothes can be costly, as well as finding the perfect organic diet to accent your gym membership and smoothie obsession. But investing actually makes you money rather than forcing you to use it. So why are humans inclined to listen to friends when it comes to spending money but are hesitant when it comes to earning it?
By Jake Aronskind7 years ago in 01
Must Have Thermostats for Smart Homes. Top Story - August 2017.
Thermostats are, in their own strange way, a key to your home's ability to comfort you. They keep you warm when it's winter, and cool when it's summer — and they give you that awesome feeling of being in control of your surroundings.
By James Lizowski7 years ago in 01
Technology in Education
The range of electronic devices that can be used for teaching and learning has blossomed dramatically since the start of the twenty-first century. Touchscreen machines such as smartphones and tablet computers can fulfill a wide variety of educational functions. For example, a science student can physically manipulate a 3-D model of an atom or molecule displayed on their tablet with a series of gestures, learning about the structure of each. A student in a music class can play the notes of a classical composition on his or her tablet by using it as a full piano, with visuals and sound to match.
By Amanda Spradlin7 years ago in 01
Advantages of a Smart Home
Smart homes. Even the name sounds like something that you'd expect a pretentious technology hoarder to boast about. To a point, having a smart home is something that's seen as excessive or overly expensive to many of us. After all, analog homes are pretty cool already, right?
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in 01