June 2013

Mr. Know-It-Al: Can Rock Music Impair My Toddler’s Cognitive Development?

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Mr. Know-It-Al: Can Rock Music Impair My Toddler’s Cognitive Development? Summary In this article, we will address the question of whether listening to rock music can impair the cognitive development of a toddler. We will consult Mr. Know-It-Al, an expert in child development, to explore the supposed benefits of music on cognitive development, as well …

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A Star-Studded Game Life: Jonathan Blow and Veronica Belmont Discuss the Future of Gaming Platforms

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A Star-Studded Game Life: Jonathan Blow and Veronica Belmont Discuss the Future of Gaming Platforms Summary In this article, we join Jonathan Blow and Veronica Belmont on A Star-Studded Game Life to discuss the future of gaming platforms. The conversation revolves around Jonathan’s new game, The Witness, and its availability on various platforms such as …

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In Defense of Toddler Tunes: Do They Really Help Cognitive Development?

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In Defense of Toddler Tunes: Do They Really Help Cognitive Development? Summary In this article, we examine the question of whether playing toddler music to young children is necessary for their cognitive development. We argue that there is no evidence to suggest that one kind of music helps cognitive development more than any other, and …

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“Fake Geek Girls” – Debunking the Myth and Opening Up the World of Geekdom

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“Fake Geek Girls” – Debunking the Myth and Opening Up the World of Geekdom Summary In this Q&A session, we discuss the hot topic of “fake geek girls” and the exclusivity mentality sometimes found in geek culture. We argue that it is unfair and unproductive to judge others’ love for geeky content and that we …

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Game Designer Jonathan Blow talks about his upcoming puzzle game, The Witness

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Game Designer Jonathan Blow talks about his upcoming puzzle game, The Witness Summary In this Game Life video podcast, the creator of the beloved indie game Braid and the forthcoming puzzle game, The Witness, Jonathan Blow, talks about the inspiration behind the idea for The Witness, which is a hybrid of first-person exploration with abstract …

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The Witness: A Modern Puzzle Game Designed to Expand the Palette of Challenges in Video Games

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The Witness: A Modern Puzzle Game Designed to Expand the Palette of Challenges in Video Games Summary In this article, we discuss the interview with Jonathan Blow, the creator of the indie game Braid and the upcoming puzzle adventure game The Witness. Blow explains how he created a first-person, atmospheric puzzle game inspired by Myst, …

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Mr. Know-it-al Answers Your Burning Questions

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Mr. Know-it-al Answers Your Burning Questions Summary In this Q&A article, Mr. Know-it-al, the ultimate advice columnist, answers various questions about modern etiquette in the digital age. The questions range from unfriending old high school buddies on Facebook, whether it’s good or bad to pay your child for mining bitcoins, and other nagging questions. Table …

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Mr. Know-it-al: Your Go-To Advice Columnist for the Digital Age

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Mr. Know-it-al: Your Go-To Advice Columnist for the Digital Age Summary In this article, we introduce Mr. Know-it-al, the ultimate advice columnist for the digital age. Mr. Know-it-al is a combination of Google, Stephen Hawking, and Yoda, who can answer all your nagging questions about social media, technology, and digital parenting. Table of Contents Who …

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