Invisible enemies, intelligent choices
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Ignorance and sloppy thinking are some of mankind's known enemy in its fight against invisible menaces, such as food poisoning. For technology to remain significant in human affairs, a clear understanding of the technology's capabilities and limits must be extended to the public.
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1998
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Catch-up time
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Technological innovations happen so fast that current technologies become obsolete even before their users learn to use them effectively. A de facto moratorium on basic research might be the only way to allow people to catch up and make the most of these innovations.
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1996
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The ironic epidemic
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Improved technologies which should make jobs easier seem to be contributing to worker stress as employees try to keep pace with machines. As technology has provided easier work, consumer demand has also increased.
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1993
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