The Hedgehog’s Array: May 1, 2015
Noteworthy reads from the last week.
Throwing Away the Key
When did we stop believing in rehabilitation? The case of Lima-Marin should make us stop and ask why we punish, and what happens to those we punish.
The Hedgehog’s Array: April 24, 2015
Posted on April 24, 2015
in THR Web Features
Noteworthy reads from the last week.
79 Theses on Technology: Our Detachment From Technology
Many of the creators of these technologies want the user to attribute a certain power to these algorithms and have shielded them from the details. Ultimately, I think the most appropriate response is some sort of intellectual humility in the face of technology that we are detached from, without it veering into fear or veneration, or mockery. Only then can we engage with algorithms in the absence of undue emotion and try to see, even if only a bit, what they are actually doing.
Up in Smoke—Plain Packaging and Brand Identity
Posted on April 20, 2015
in THR Web Features
Image: Vintage Camel cigarettes ad featuring prominent athletes such as Mickey Mantle.
Is plain packaging for cigarettes a barrier to trade?
The Hedgehog’s Array: April 17, 2015
Posted on April 17, 2015
in THR Web Features
Noteworthy reads from the last week.
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