In an attempt to respond to the TRC’s calls to action, academic disciplines such as mathematics can contribute through community-led partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
People takes selfies with their mobile phones near the ruins of earthquakes in Palu Central Sulawesi last October.
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It’s not too late for a New Year’s resolution. If you’re a parent - resolving to stop ‘technofering’ could be one of the most important things you do this year.
‘The Dog’ (1820-1823) by Francisco Goya.
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Earthquakes and tsunami in Indonesia this year did not only leave a deep sorrow. It made us rethink the relationship between humans, technology and nature in Indonesia.
Through creative off-label uses of technology, some people have improved close relationships and their health.
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Whether a technology helps or hurts people depends not on how much time they spend with it, but how they use it.
Record companies released stereo demonstration albums that showcased how sound could move from left to right, creating a sense of movement.
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Sixty years ago, stereo promised to forever change the way people listened to music. But how could record companies convince customers to buy a new record player, speakers and amplifier?
Some women use fertility apps to track the chances of pregnancy.
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Fertility apps aim to help women understand their bodies. But while some find tracking their data a positive experience, others may feel burdened or trapped.
Under pressure, young entrepreneurs would tend to forget to take into account the effects of their ambitions on their surroundings.
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The enthusiasm for business creation is not without negative consequences, especially for the many who fail. However, the “all entrepreneurs” discourse remains predominant.
Drones are low cost and easy to operate.
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Americans are spending almost three and a half hours on their phones and tablets every day, twice the amount just five years ago. A behavioral scientist offers a few tips on how to take control.
Rush hour in Vancouver, B.C. Has North America reached Peak Car?
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As fictional inventors make terrible choices on the big screen, real-world tech innovators can learn from their example how not to make the same kinds of ethical mistakes.