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I pointed out on social media a few days ago that we don’t talk enough about the very real issue of time poverty in response to a ridiculous article that stated AI would give people too much “free” time and leisure. The article was ridiculed enough so I won’t share it here, but it’s clear
This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we’re Han Solo, but got some great and interesting news for everyone. We look at a model base for disabled Olympians in Milan, the economic security of American households, and how reverse game theory can create win win situations in cities. All the items we covered are
Serving as a sighted guide in India helped a writer discover new layers of experience, and a deeper way of visualizing the world. Traveleyes runs on a simple but radical model: It pairs blind and sighted travelers as equal companions.
