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Millennials will oversee the next scientific revolution

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor The common line of thinking is that easy access to computers, the rise of the internet and the prominence of mobile computing have created a generation fundamentally altered by technology. Those who make this point are right, but they are missing the full picture, settling for the tip of the iceberg as the story. From the rise of renewable energy to … Continue reading Millennials will oversee the next scientific revolution

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No-risk driving: The future of automated vehicles

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor Autonomous driving is a technology that drivers in the US are going to have to get used to and they’re going to have to get used to it pretty quickly. The technology, which uses machine learning algorithms, or essentially computer programs that can learn by trial and error, promises to fix a lot of problems plaguing the transportation industry. Many in the … Continue reading No-risk driving: The future of automated vehicles

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The threat of Artificial Intelligence: Extinction

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the last thing humanity will ever invent. That’s a weird thing to think about, but it speaks to the enormity of inventing intelligence itself. There are a few important ideas to keep in mind when assessing the risk of AI. The first is to understand the varying levels of AI. There is “weak AI,” which is AI … Continue reading The threat of Artificial Intelligence: Extinction

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The Republican perversion of small government

Spencer Schneier   Technology Editor As a Libertarian, I often grow tired of the pseudo-intellectual attacks on free market principles that come from the left. They tend to be weak, hollow and show an uninformed perspective on economic theory. The main argument tossed my way is that Capitalism is exploitative, which is ridiculous considering that the foundation of free market interactions is that they are … Continue reading The Republican perversion of small government

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Android is in a weird place

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor The operating system has becThe operating system has become the dominant choice for smartphone users internationally, with nearly 85 percent of the global smartphone market running Android as of 3Q 2015. Its customizable features and zero cost to phone makers have helped boost its status in the OS wars with Apple, but that customization has placed Android in an odd position. … Continue reading Android is in a weird place

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An interview with U.S. Senate candidate, Sean Haugh

Spencer Schneier        Staff Writer Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to U.S. Senate candidate Sean Haugh. If you haven’t heard of him, that’s quite understandable. He is the Libertarian Party candidate, and as he explained to me, he began his senate campaign in 2014 because he thought it was ridiculous the party wasn’t going to run anybody. Haugh received a … Continue reading An interview with U.S. Senate candidate, Sean Haugh

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FBI vs. Apple: Society and tech, the changing story

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor After months of attempts, the FBI recently revealed that it is unable to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone, and is now claiming that it needs Apple to build a backdoor so that security officials can access the phone. The situation reeks of a lot of the problems plaguing the way Americans think about technology, or rather the lack of … Continue reading FBI vs. Apple: Society and tech, the changing story

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The sad legacy of “tough on crime” policies

Spencer Schneier       Staff Writer There’s a lot wrong with the way most Americans think about crime, none of which is best exemplified by “tough on crime” policies. From national politicians to local officials, the notion of being “tough on crime” is often a popular one with voters, as many subscribe to the flawed logic behind increased length of sentences, mandatory sentencing and … Continue reading The sad legacy of “tough on crime” policies

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Apps you need for your phone

Spencer Schneier Technology Editor Now is one of the best times ever to be a user of technology. With app stores and hordes of developers trying to make the best app for your smartphone, it is remarkable the volume of high quality apps that exist. It can also be overwhelming, however, and that is why this article will outline a few apps that every user … Continue reading Apps you need for your phone

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The world should embrace free-market energy alternatives

Spencer Schneier      Staff Writer Energy is arguably the most important element of modern society. There is a direct relationship between humanity’s ability to utilize energy and its ability to grow and develop. If you reject this notion, I would suggest you stop reading here, because you should go read a history textbook instead. Getting that out of the way, energy is currently at … Continue reading The world should embrace free-market energy alternatives

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