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Media
Are bloggers and citizen journalists unethical?

Ron S. Doyle on February 6, 2011

In today's world of digital publishing, it's very difficult to know who's really reporting, how their reporting is funded, and whether or not the information they present is accurate.

In today's world of digital publishing, it's very difficult to know who's really reporting, how their reporting is funded, and whether or not the information they present is accurate.

Humor
Can you help identify this mystery holiday singer?

Ron S. Doyle on December 22, 2010

In 2007, professional writer Kim Fernandez received a holiday mix CD from a friend. The mix included a piano-and-voice recording of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," sung by an unknown artist. It's time to test the power of the internet—can we identify the artist?

In 2007, professional writer Kim Fernandez received a holiday mix CD from a friend. The mix included a piano-and-voice recording of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," sung by an unknown artist. It's time to test the power of the internet—can we identify the artist?

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Environment
Are GPS zombies eating your brain?

Ron S. Doyle on December 8, 2010

Navigating on GPS zombie auto-pilot may damage this important part of your brain and increase Alzheimer's risk. Find out ways to help stop your inner GPS zombie from eating your brain.

Navigating on GPS zombie auto-pilot may damage this important part of your brain and increase Alzheimer's risk. Find out ways to help stop your inner GPS zombie from eating your brain.

Humor
Why Facebook is Making You Happier

Ron S. Doyle on October 9, 2010

A September 2010 survey by mtvU and the Associated Press shows that technology and social media are pervasive in the lives of 18-24 year olds. It also says they're happier today than they were two years ago—which may suggest that social media is making us all happier.

A September 2010 survey by mtvU and the Associated Press shows that technology and social media are pervasive in the lives of 18-24 year olds. It also says they're happier today than they were two years ago—which may suggest that social media is making us all happier.

Humor
How Google is Replacing the Government.

Ron S. Doyle on September 10, 2010

In the same manner that companies like Halliburton and Blackwater are (functionally) replacing the military, Google is one of several companies poised to govern us—or eliminate the need for a government at all.

In the same manner that companies like Halliburton and Blackwater are (functionally) replacing the military, Google is one of several companies poised to govern us—or eliminate the need for a government at all.

Humor
How video gamers are finding the cure to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and more.

Ron S. Doyle on August 12, 2010

Scientists at the University of Washington spent years letting supercomputers try to solve the mysterious puzzle of protein folding, a important key to curing the world's worst neurological diseases. When the supercomputers fell short, they tried something revolutionary: They gave the puzzle to video gamers.

Scientists at the University of Washington spent years letting supercomputers try to solve the mysterious puzzle of protein folding, a important key to curing the world's worst neurological diseases. When the supercomputers fell short, they tried something revolutionary: They gave the puzzle to video gamers.

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Binaural Beats
I-Dosing: Digital Drugs and Binaural Beats

Ron S. Doyle on July 15, 2010

Forget the disturbing accessibility of real drugs like ecstasy and cocaine. Let's all worry about the new "digital drug" in town: binaural beats.

Forget the disturbing accessibility of real drugs like ecstasy and cocaine. Let's all worry about the new "digital drug" in town: binaural beats.

Humor
The Digital Privacy Paradox

Ron S. Doyle on May 20, 2010

Should we really care that digital copiers are storing your credit card statements on their hard drives?  What would we lose—and gain—by accepting total transparency?

Should we really care that digital copiers are storing your credit card statements on their hard drives?  What would we lose—and gain—by accepting total transparency?

Behaviorism
Do you love your iPhone more than your mother?

Ron S. Doyle on May 6, 2010

Does our adoration of iPhones and other machines even count as love?  Is it emotional, physical, an evolutionary necessity, a psychosexual substitute?  And can this material love really compare to maternal love?

Does our adoration of iPhones and other machines even count as love?  Is it emotional, physical, an evolutionary necessity, a psychosexual substitute?  And can this material love really compare to maternal love?