#social-implications

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fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

The magic of self-publishing and lo-fi production comes alive in Eloise Aitken's printed matter

I'm heavily inspired by radical print design, particularly of the 70s after the birth of the Xerox, such as Shrew and OZ Magazine as well as protest banners and zines. I love the fast-paced, imperfect, tactile feeling and I try to emulate this through physically editing my work.
Graphic design
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In defence of dropping dead: the burden of extended care for aged parents is a heavy new phenomenon | Lucinda Holdforth

Modern longevity presents both a hopeful narrative of progress and a burden of economic, social, and psychological challenges for individuals and society.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Do you want to build a robot snowman? | TechCrunch

Nvidia's GTC conference showcased ambitious sales projections and emphasized the need for an OpenClaw strategy among companies.
Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The People Who Marry Chatbots

A man formed an intense romantic marriage with a ChatGPT-created chatbot, exchanging daily intimacy, role-play wedding rituals, and wearing a ring to symbolize the relationship.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

OCD: Nature vs. Nurture?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), once mischaracterized as demonic possession, is recognized today as a multifaceted psychiatric disorder affecting an estimated 2 percent of the population.
Mental health
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they?

Polygenic embryo screening raises ethical concerns regarding the implications for diversity, societal values, and the potentially stigmatizing nature of health conditions.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The Census Didn't Just Get Safer-It Got More Complex | HackerNoon

The Bureau's framing of differential privacy (DP) as a "modern" and "advanced" confidentiality method leads to an oversimplified narrative, masking its broader social implications.
Digital life
Online Community Development
fromThe Walrus
11 months ago

The social impact of online gaming in Canada | The Walrus

Online gaming significantly influences Canadian culture, affecting social dynamics and necessitating understanding of its implications for balance in gaming.
Player engagement patterns in online gaming reflect diverse motivations, from leisure to competition, indicating a complex community landscape.
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