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… Read More ›
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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,… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›