On October 5, 2003 Neil Postman, mass media and cultural critic, my former professor and friend, died. Postman was a Professor at New York University for more than 40 years where he also held positions as the Paulette Goddard Chair of Media Ecology and Chair of the Department of Culture and Communication. He wrote over […]
Robots, Jobs, and the Future
Twenty years ago last week, the internet came to NPR offices. Twenty years from today, it’s possible that radio operators could all be put out of their jobs by robots. So before you take some time to read about the bleakness or brightness of the future–depending on who you ask–we’ll lighten the mood with a […]
A Look into Bolivia’s Mennonite Community
CNN recently posted a gallery of some beautiful and fascinating photos taken of an isolated Mennonite community in Bolivia. In addition to what appears to be an agrarian lifestyle, the community forbids the use of electronics. Apparently, sometimes people try to sneak them in anyway, and if they’re found, they’re confiscated and destroyed (picture 14 […]
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