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An Appreciation of the Humble Map
by Hazel Anna Rogers Ah, the map. That flimsy scroll which guides us through lands near and far, that which cuts the landscape into jigsaw…
Stablecoins – An Answer to Cryptocurrency Volatility?
by Zachary Campbell Cryptocurrency is fast becoming a popular investment vehicle for both seasoned and amateur investors. Stories of overnight wealth conjure images of a…
On Ancient Travel Writing and the Search for Discovery in the 21st Century
by Hazel Anna Rogers I’ve been watching David Attenborough’s ‘Perfect Planet’ documentary of late, aired on a Sunday in the U.K. at 8pm. It’s a…
The State of Online Classes
by Vittorio Compagno With the Covid pandemic catching everyone off-guard, governments closed businesses, limited public gatherings, and the issue arose on how to deal with…
What are the Risks of Facial Recognition?
by Vittorio Compagno Facial recognition is one of the most effective methods of personal identification even if its downsides are becoming more apparent. Often appearing…
Grimes, Music and the Future of AI Art
by Hazel Anna Rogers I had a group of friends when I was about 18, none of which I remain in contact with now. At…
I Quit Social Media and It Changed my Life
by Vittorio Compagno Sometimes you just need to pull the plug. From work, school, the rest of the world, you know when it’s time. So…
Paper Books, E-Book Dreams
By Hazel Anna Rogers Upstairs in my family home we have two ceiling-high shelves crammed with books. Downstairs, in our dining room, we have two…
How Will We Deal With AI Rights?
By Vittorio Compagno Look at yourself in the mirror. Can you recognize your hairstyle, your nose, your ears, can you tell if you put on…
Who Benefits From a New Space Race?
A tale of two superpowers by Vittorio Compagno Space has always been an object of desire for people. In the past, we could look up,…
After Google Glass Bust Whither AR?
by Fraser Hibbitt Google released a pair of Smart-glasses for public consumption in 2014 only to be discontinued by 2015; a year of poor sales…
Life of a Victorian Myth
by Bisera Atanasova The Victorian era gets its name from Queen Victoria (1819 – 1901), an exquisite lady who kept her throne warm for an…
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