Hazards of a connected world – Should you forgo the Internet of Things?
You should be very, very cautious about any device that uses the word “smart” in its name.
electronics
Critical metals supply: Industry and government just couldn’t be that shortsighted, could they?
Three days without electricity would be a disaster. Three weeks worldwide would be a catastrophe. Three months would probably spell the end of modern civilization.
Is there a way to counter the Chinese stranglehold on rare earth metals?
Rare earth metals which are crucial to modern electronics are in the news because the Chinese, the dominate world supplier, are threatening to cut off exports in retaliation for tariffs on Chinese goods imposed by the Trump administration. Is there any way to counter Chinese control of these crucial metals?
Can Video Games Help Shape Cities and Economies of the Future?
Can virtual worlds transform the world we live in? That question isn’t just something high school kids ask — it’s a question that professionals across industries are actively asking today. In her TED talk, game designer Karoliina Korppoo explains how player-generated virtual cities could shape the cities we live and work in. Korppoo is the lead designer of the game Cities: Skylines by Finnish game studio Colossal Order, which is designed to provide a realistic urban planning experience for players.