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 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…
Read MoreHow many cameras do you think you pass in a given day? If you live in Washington DC, this number will likely be larger than you’d assume. Depending on your preferred measurement, The District is either the most surveilled or second most surveilled city in America. Modern surveillance architecture can spark fascinating conversations about personal…
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