The Monito’s Guide to TV Shows in 2013 Summary The Monito is back from its hiatus to guide its viewers on the TV shows to watch out for in 2013. This Q&A style article discusses the shows from Comedy Central, TBS, and Adult Swim networks. Table of Contents Introduction Comedy Central: Workaholics and The Kroll …
Q&A with an Expert on Creativity and Entertainment in the Digital Age Summary In this Q&A session with our expert, we explore a wide range of topics related to creativity, entertainment, and life in the digital age. From discussing bizarre sex metaphors and strange misty nether worlds to exhorting the virtues of saxophones and dress-up, …
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Top 10 Favorite Things from 2012: A Q&A with Monito Summary In this Q&A with Monito, we discuss their top 10 favorite pop culture releases of 2012. From Scott Snyder’s Batman to Rian Johnson’s sci-fi flick Looper, and from Kendrick Lamar’s album “Good Kid, Mad City” to Sons of Anarchy on FX, Monito shares their …
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The Pros and Cons of the Latest Tech Gadgets Summary In this article, we discuss three of the latest tech gadgets: the new 21.5-inch iMac, the Kobo Arc tablet, and Etra 5-point gloves. We examine the features and benefits of each gadget, and also discuss some of the drawbacks and limitations. Table of Contents Introduction …
Gadget Lab Crew Takes on CES 2021: Insights and Highlights Summary The Gadget Lab team from Wired is attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, seeking to meet with manufacturers and gain insights into products through interviews. Despite criticisms of the show, CES is an opportunity to see new products and interact with …
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Blade Runner, Sid Mead and the Future of Parking Meters Summary In this article, we explore the relationship between design, technology and the movies, through the lens of Blade Runner and the work of Sid Mead, the designer who brought the futuristic world of the movie to life. We examine Mead’s approach to creating a …
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Tracking My Poo: The Weirdest Thing I’ve Done in Pursuit of Fitness Summary In this article, we delve into the extreme measures taken by some individuals in their quest for fitness. Specifically, we discuss the bizarre practice of tracking one’s excretion to determine their calorie intake and output. We explore the details of this practice, …
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The Power of Personal Data: The Celtron Annual Report Summary In this article, we explore the Celtron Annual Report, a personal project of a graphic designer that involves tracking the minutiae of their life and turning it into a story that describes the patterns and nuances of their day-to-day existence. The report contains data from …
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The Benefits and Challenges of Tracking Behavior Summary In this article, we discuss the benefits and challenges of tracking behavior, including food intake, travel, and social interactions. We introduce the concept of sampling as an alternative approach to making sense of complex behaviors and share an example of using surveys to track mood and social …
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Empathy in Design: The Importance of Accessibility in Public Spaces Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of empathy in design and the need for accessibility in public spaces. We share a personal experience of witnessing an elderly man struggling to sit down at a restaurant due to his physical limitations and the lack …
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