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Topic Guide: Community
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Topic Guide: Community

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Scott • Leave a comment

The way we connect to each other can (and does) change, thanks to technological advances and cultural shifts.  But one thing that doesn’t change is its importance.  The networks that we form with other people are the foundation of our social structure, and a huge part of what gives meaning to our lives.  So it … Continue reading →

Topic Guide: Smartphones
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Topic Guide: Smartphones

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Scott • 2 Comments

You know what smartphones are about.  They’re the shiny, techie status symbol of the decade; they Google bizarre factoids when you need them in conversation; and if you’re reading this column there’s a 78% chance you’re using one right now to order scallion pancakes or play “quiz” on a triple word score. But is that … Continue reading →

Topic Guide: The Singularity
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Topic Guide: The Singularity

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Scott • Leave a comment

Welcome to Cosmic Revolutions’ Topic Guides, where we wrap up all the CR articles on a particular subject and serve them to you in a nice neat package with a bow. Today’s topic is a big one: The Singularity. The term became popular thanks to sci-fi writer Vernor Vinge, who called it an “intellectual transition” … Continue reading →

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