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Tech Tyranny and Democracy: It’s Time for a Social Media Bill of Rights

On By The Social CriticIn Media & Social Media, Technology & ScienceLeave a comment

Misuse and abuse of social media has tested Americans' patience with the First Amendment. Perhaps it is time for a social media bill of rights.

American Competitiveness: The New Untouchables or The New Half Truth?

On By The Social CriticIn Economics & Globalization, Politics & Public Policy, Technology & Science4 Comments

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman makes a superficially compelling case for reforming education in pursuit of American Competitiveness. But is he overstating its promise?

GreenSmart vs. GreenDumb

On By The Social CriticIn Health & Environment, Technology & Science2 Comments

If you assume that replacing books, magazines and newspapers with Kindle and the Internet are eco-friendly tradeoffs, think again. Carbon footprints don't tell all.