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Wireless charging: A colossal waste of energy

August 9, 2020 by Kurt Cobb

It may be that some wonders aren’t worth it. Magic tricks that entertain us may delight us. But magic that imperils the very stability of our society can’t be justified by an appeal to the illusory and temporary “freedom” it promises.

Categories Energy Tags cellphone, electricity demand Leave a comment

What happened to individual empowerment in the internet age?

August 5, 2019August 4, 2019 by Kurt Cobb

Practically every device, piece of software and internet platform not only holds the promise of enhancing the individual’s power but also can be weaponized to undermine it.

Categories Society, Society featured Tags cellphone, Technology 1 Comment

The greatest good for the greatest number: A doctrine of acceptable losses

January 21, 2019January 20, 2019 by Kurt Cobb

“The greatest good for the greatest number” seems like an enlightened view until you examine its application. Then things get very messy.

Categories Economy, Economy featured, Environment, Society Tags cellphone, internet of things, radiation sensitivity 1 Comment

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