The Victories: A Therapeutic Perspective to the Superhero Genre Summary Peter Rubi, the Senior Editor at Wire, shares his excitement about The Victories, a comic book series by Michael Avon-Omin. The series focuses on superheroes and their human flaws, bringing a therapeutic perspective to the superhero genre. Sleeping Dog: A Fun and Sizable Video Game …
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The Contagious Spread of Behaviors Through Social Networks Summary In this article, we explore the research of physician and social scientist Nicholas Christakis on the way social behaviors spread contagiously among people. Christakis and his collaborator, James Fowler, used data from the Framingham Heart Study to create a network of people and study how behaviors …
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Improving Accessibility in Hospitals and Beyond Summary In this article, we discuss the challenges of accessibility faced by individuals with disabilities, particularly in hospitals. We explore the personal experience of a speaker who highlights the difficulties of using a shower chair with a four-inch curb and the need for more accessible transfer chairs for MRI …
The Human Face of Big Data: Understanding Disease and Measuring Our World Summary In this article, we explore the concept of big data and how it has enabled us to understand diseases better. We also discuss an app that allows people to compare and share their lives with others globally. Additionally, we highlight how companies …
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Improving Employee Health and Wellness at Google Summary In this article, we discuss Google’s initiatives to improve employee health and wellness. We introduce the People in Innovation Lab, a group of social scientists who conduct research on whether working at Google can add two years to a person’s life. Their research focuses on food, as …
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Using Interaction Data for Healthcare: Leveraging Everyday Activities Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of using interaction data as a source of information for healthcare. The speaker, a computer scientist and interaction designer, emphasizes the need to convert data into useful information and the importance of contextual information and supporting users in creating …
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Lincoln: Steven Spielberg’s Upcoming Historical Epic Summary In this article, we discuss Steven Spielberg’s upcoming movie “Lincoln” and his previous works in historical epics, emotional movies, and science fiction. The speaker expresses their concerns about Spielberg’s approach to science fiction and suggests that he should focus more on the emotional core of the genre. Table …
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The Power of White Roofs: Can Painting Roads Save the Planet? Summary In this article, we explore the idea of raising planetary albedo by coloring roads white to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. While it may seem like a simple solution, there are many factors to consider, including the difficulty in calculating the …
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Game Life: Xbox 360 for $9 and Nintendo’s Downloadable Games Summary In this article, we discuss the latest rumors in the gaming industry. Microsoft is reportedly considering selling Xbox 360 for $99 with a $15 monthly subscription fee, which includes Xbox Live and other video content. Nintendo is set to offer major video games as …
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Code for America: Bringing Innovation to Local Government Processes Summary In this article, we discuss the Code for America program, which places coders and web developers in local governments to help improve their processes. We also highlight one of the program’s success stories, DiscoverBP, a website that simplifies the school selection process for parents. We …
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