Many employers say they’ll keep the surveillance software switched on — even for office workers. In early 2020, as offices emptied and employees set up laptops on kitchen tables to work from home, the way managers kept tabs on white-collar workers underwent an abrupt change as well. Bosses used to counting the number of empty desks, or…
Facial recognition is a way of identifying or confirming an individual’s identity using their face. Facial recognition systems can be used to identify people in photos, videos, or in real-time.
Philosophy of Computing and Information Technology Philip Brey, Johnny Hartz Søraker, in Philosophy of Technology and Engineering Sciences, 2009 Philosophy has been described as having taken a “computational turn,” referring to the ways in which computers and information technology throw new light upon traditional philosophical issues, provide new tools and concepts for philosophical reasoning, and pose theoretical and practical…
Fully homomorphic encryption allows us to run analysis on data without ever seeing the contents. It could help us reap the full benefits of big data, from fighting financial fraud to catching diseases early LIKE any doctor, Jacques Fellay wants to give his patients the best care possible. But his instrument of choice is no scalpel or…
The Invisible Landscape
“Bard of the Archaic Revival” Terence McKenna, the visionary ethnobotanist and self-proclaimed “bard of the archaic revival,” offered a unique, often exhilarating, and occasionally alarming perspective on the burgeoning cyberculture of the late 20th century. Far from a conventional technologist, McKenna approached the digital realm through the lens of psychedelics, shamanism, and a deep, almost mystical, understanding of […]
Hallucinogens, also known as psychedelics, are a class of psychoactive substances that profoundly alter perception, mood, and thought processes. Their modern usage is multifaceted, ranging from a burgeoning field of clinical research and therapy to spiritual practices and recreational use. Understanding their role, benefits, and dangers requires a nuanced approach, acknowledging both their therapeutic potential and inherent risks. I. […]
The inevitability of bottom-up organization across different parts of the world stems from its inherent strengths in system-maintenance, schooling, adaptive learning, and inclusivity, while also reflecting a deep historical precedent of cooperative networks. This approach, though sometimes slower in decision-making, leverages the collective intelligence and agency of individuals directly involved, leading to more resilient, relevant, […]
