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Orwell got it wrong

Article Abstract:

The prediction by George Orwell that information technology will restrict freedom is one that may be rebuked as the use of technology has increased and improved. There are advantages and disadvantages of the technology but restricted freedom is not one of them.

Author: Kinsley, Michael
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
Psychological aspects, Internet, Information technology, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Communication, Communications, Orwell, George

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What's wrong with global warming?

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Recent thinking about the effects of global warming has revealed possible beneficial consequences. These include a projected increase in food production due to increased rainfall and an increase in the world's arable land.

Author: Avery, Dennis T.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1999
Global warming, Global temperature changes, Greenhouse effect

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Wrong way to help the homeless

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Most homeless people remain in that state because they refuse to give up the benefits given to them by social welfare programs. Thus, homelessness can not be stemmed by adding or improving social welfare benefits.

Author: Hobbes, Dwight
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
Social aspects, Homelessness, Homeless persons, Relief stations (for the poor)

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