The invention of a given technology is just the beginning of our relationship with it. Constant evolution, improvement, reinvention, and recontextualization is how technology maintains its relationship with humanity. This process can yield unexpected applications for inventions which have existed for years. It’s hard to think of an invention that better embodies this evolutionary process…
Read MoreCar insurance costs are on the rise. According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, they’re up 11%. This can be attributed to rising repair costs, an increase in especially severe claims, and losses across the insurance industry caused by natural disasters. When considered in conjunction with inflation and recession fears, the cost…
Read MoreScooter sharing has become a key part of urban transit infrastructure. The electric scooter is the ideal combination of compactness, agility, and eco-friendliness to bridge the awkward distance between long walks and short bus, train, or car rides. Services like Bird, Spin, and the Uber-backed Lime offer a genuine convenience for a manageable fee. Tired…
Read MoreDrunk driving is a maddening subject. It’s tragic, idiotic, and enraging however you look at it. Drunk drivers risk life and limb for no good reason. They selfishly overindulge in alcohol or other substances and before getting behind the wheel. Enforcing DUI laws takes valuable time away from law enforcement agencies and courts. It inconveniences…
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