“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom!”
― Isaac Asimov
Canada declares ‘high-speed’ internet essential for quality of life
Summary: Broadband internet access has become a necessity in the 21st century yet is it essential for one’s quality of life?
Read more at http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/22/14052368/canada-broadband-internet-essential-service
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The 11 best science fiction and fantasy novels of 2016
Summary: Many of our cultural and social advances along with numerous technological achievements were first theorized in great works of science fiction. Here is a list of books to help the burgeoning futurist glimpse what may occur over the coming years.
Read more to find out about traditions from around the world at http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/28/13792040/sci-fi-fantasy-book-year-in-review-best-of-2016
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What is Space Time? Star Talk – YouTube
Summary: Noted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with William Shatner (Captain Kirk) about space time, photons, and the universe. This quote alone by Shatner is reason enough to watch this video: “William Shatner is under obligation to make sense of the universe.”
Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8lx19V7SNg&app=desktop
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The 21 Best New Words of 2016
Summary: New ideas require new words. So, if you want to know where change is happening, keep an eye on language. I think my favorite might be holoportation.
Read more at https://www.wired.com/2016/12/21-best-new-words-2016/
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Why the new ‘Star Wars’ movie could use some moral clarity
Summary: Many generations have been influenced by the Star Wars universe which, at its core, has been a story of good versus evil, light versus darkness, and chaos versus order. Has this essential story element changed over the years? Does Rogue One advocate moral ambiguity in contrast to previous films in the franchise?
Read more at http://religionnews.com/2016/12/16/why-the-new-star-wars-movie-could-use-some-moral-clarity/
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YOUTUBE’S BIGGEST STAR IS A 5-YEAR-OLD THAT MAKES MILLIONS OPENING TOYS
Summary: How much should we share about our families online? Is it appropriate to monetize our family’s activities for financial gain? How do we balance them to raise healthy and well-adjusted children?
Read more at: http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/22/14031288/ryan-toys-review-biggest-youngest-youtube-star-millions
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How Scientists in Britain are Deciding the Future of Humanity
Summary: Is gene editing playing God? How far are we willing to go to save a child? What are the drawbacks to this type of technology?
Read more at: http://www.newsweek.com/2017/01/06/gene-editing-dna-crispr-revolution-kathy-niakan-britain-535858.html
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