Header image by Thomas Tolkien, Creative Commons The erosion of civil liberties and our right to a private life has been well-documented over recent years, yet there is no real sign of this war on privacy abating. Privacy has become the enemy of governments, regimes and corporations seeking to increase their power and position in… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Communications & Technology
Are we Ignoring the Techno-Mythologies of our Age?
Header image by Karl-Ludwig Poggemann, CC BY 2.0 The world has shifted gears. A deep-seated and growing discontent has changed the political landscape. The lack of a coherent vision of the future from those in power – coupled with pathological attempts to manipulate public opinion – has significantly undermined any sense of trust placed in… Continue Reading
The Philip K. Dick Sci-Fi Film Festival Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Event in May
The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival has announced the full schedule for its fifth anniversary event from May 25 – 30, 2017. The program showcases over 100 films, premieres, panels, virtual reality demonstrations and celebratory gatherings as the festival continues its salute to the master of science fiction, Philip K. Dick. Highlights include… Continue Reading
Failed Kickstarter Tech Projects and the Risks of Crowdfunding
Whether through unforeseen circumstances, negligence or outright fraud almost 10% of successfully funded projects don’t make it into the hands of their backers.… Continue Reading
Fake News, Post-Truth and the Future of Propaganda
Whilst the debate rages around fake news we should also be pushing for a higher degree of scrutiny on propaganda and the forms it will take in the future.… Continue Reading
We Have A Voice! Political Enfranchisement in the 21st Century
The development of alternate forms of social construction and the inclusion of a wide variety of perspectives into local, national and global decision-making will prove vital to ensuring a positive future for as many people as possible.… Continue Reading