In Defense of Genre: Why We Love Fictional Worlds and Imaginary Lives Summary In this article, we discuss the ongoing debate about literary genres and their place in literature. We argue that what we really love about genre is the creation of fictional worlds and central characters who are special in some way, navigating an …
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The Power of Costumes at Comic-Con Summary In this article, we explore the power of costumes at Comic-Con and how they create a virtual performance space that engages both willing and unwilling participants. We discuss how costumes allow people to embody their favorite characters and become performers themselves, blurring the lines between audience and performer. …
Nintendo 3DS XL: A Comprehensive Review Summary In this article, we will be discussing the Nintendo 3DS XL, an upgrade to the original 3DS. The 3DS XL boasts a larger screen size, better battery life, and improved button and stylus placement. We will also cover how to transfer data from the original 3DS to the …
Government Technology Fellowship: Disrupting a $172 Billion Market Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of bringing innovation and disruption to the government technology market, which is valued at $172 billion. We explore the distinction between politics and government and argue that fixing the bureaucratic operating system is necessary for real change to occur. …
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Investing in the Future: Ford’s Approach to Fuel Efficiency and Sustainability Summary In this article, we explore the challenges faced by consumers and CEOs in choosing the right type of car to invest in, as the automotive industry transitions between traditional and new technologies. We discuss Ford’s approach to investing in multiple technologies, including internal …
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The Build vs Buy Decision for Big Companies: Why it’s Harder than You Think Summary In this article, we delve into the difficulty of the build versus buy decision for big companies. We also explore the use of acquisition as a means of letting the free market determine what works and what doesn’t. Additionally, we …
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The HTC Droid DNA: A High-Resolution Phone with Some Drawbacks Summary In this article, we discuss the HTC Droid DNA, a high-resolution phone with a 5-inch display and 1080p resolution, and its pros and cons. Table of Contents The HTC Droid DNA: A High-Resolution Phone with Some Drawbacks The Jawbone U: A Fitness Tracker That …
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Low-Cost Smartphones: My Touch and My Touch Q by Huawei for T-Mobile Summary In this article, we review the low-cost smartphones, the My Touch and My Touch Q, built by Huawei for T-Mobile. These phones are designed for first-time smartphone users and are priced at $100 on contract, with a $50 mail-in rebate. However, the …
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Transformers: Embracing Choice and Variety in Gameplay Summary In this article, we discuss how we listened to feedback from fans and critics of the previous game, War for Cybertron, to create a game that embraced variety in character perspectives and gameplay choices. We explain how we allowed players to get into the heads of each …
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The Monitor: Homeland, Flying Lotus, and Building Stories Summary In this article, we cover a range of topics in pop culture from Homeland season 2 to music albums from Flying Lotus and Analog Player Society, and novel comic books like Happ and Building Stories by Chris Ware. The article discusses the return of Homeland, its …
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