TV Show Homeland Returns for Second Season Summary In this article, we discuss the return of the popular TV show Homeland on Showtime. The show follows a former US Marine who has become a sleeper agent for a Middle Eastern terrorist. We also review two instrumental albums, Flying Lotus’ “Until the Quiet Comes” and Analog …
InTouch Health: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Remote Presence Technology Summary In this article, we will explore InTouch Health, a company that specializes in using robotics to enable physicians to provide consultations remotely when they can’t be physically present in a hospital setting. We will discuss their flagship product, the RP7 robot, and how it has allowed …
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Michael Graves: A Designer’s Journey Through Disability Summary In this article, we explore the journey of Michael Graves, an architect and designer who experienced disability due to nerve pain and paralysis. We discuss his work with wheelchairs, his experience at Kessler Rehabilitation Center, and his friend’s referral to a specialist in Miami. We also delve …
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Disrupting and Enlightening the Healthcare Industry: The Power of Information Technology Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of using technology to disrupt and enlighten the healthcare industry. We highlight the evolution of technology in healthcare, including the rise of wearable devices for tracking personal health data. We also showcase companies like 23andMe and …
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Tracking Personal Progress: The Role of AI in the Quantified Self Movement Summary In this article, we explore the importance of tracking personal progress and how the quantified self movement is revolutionizing the way individuals understand their bodies. We discuss the use of a three-point scale to simplify the tracking process and the tension between …
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Revolutionizing Medical Diagnosis with Technology Summary In this article, we explore the potential for technology to revolutionize the way medical diagnoses are made. We discuss the challenges of automating medical diagnosis and propose that with access to public health data and medical literature, as well as data from sensors, it may be possible to create …
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The Importance of Diegesis in Film Studies Summary In this article, we explore the concept of diegesis in film studies, which refers to the narrative or plot that characters in movies and TV shows are aware of. We also delve into the different levels of diegesis, including hyperdiegesis and hypodiegesis, and how they can be …
The Kind of Science Fiction We Need: Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of post-apocalyptic science fiction in today’s world. We argue that stories like Beasts of the Southern Wild and The Wind-Up Girl are telling stories not set in the distant future but rather in the near future. We …
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Why Nintendo Needs to Slow Down with the Mario Games Summary In this article, we discuss the recent release of New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the Nintendo 3DS and how it is the third Mario game to be released within a year. We argue that Nintendo’s decision to churn out Mario games at lightning …
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The Success Story of a Book: From Blog to Bestseller Summary In this article, we explore the success story of a book that started as a blog with a dedicated following. The author shares their experience of pre-ordering the book and testing the marketing message with test readers. By the time the book was published, …
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