The Internet of things
During the last century, and particularly during its last decades, an immense volume of data has been created which constitute the so called “Internet of Things”.
Tag Archives: technology
A Day in the Near Future
A series of 8 illustrations with animation for The New York Times
Can virtual reality control pain?
Expert in art, design and computer science Professor Diane Gromala has experienced chronic pain for the last 25 years. Working with concepts of mindfulness meditation–where a patient focuses on their pain to control it – Dr. Gromala and her team have built an highly immersive and engaging virtual reality environment that essentially allows patients to […]
The future of learning: a brilliant documentary about mind-shift in education
Learning and education are in a time of transformation. Our research shows that students and progressive teachers, empowered by technology, are the catalysts to fundamental change. ICT is literally breaking down the walls of the classroom, and we have to start looking upon learning as something that takes place everywhere, all the time.
The Virtual Marie Skłodowska-Curie project
The conversation reflects the emotions, outstanding intelligence and conversational skills of the original Marie Skłodowska-Curie and is really worth trying it.
What Defines a Meme?
Just as natural selection acts on genes, is there a cultural selection that shapes our mind and culture by acting via replicating information?