Wednesday, March 30, 2022

The obsolescence of man - Volume 2 - Gunther Anders | libcom.org

The obsolescence of man - Volume 2 - Gunther Anders | libcom.org: "Now, for the first time in English translation, The Obsolescence of Man, Volume II, in its entirety, by Günther Anders, first published in Germany in 1980, an indispensable “philosophy of technology” by one of the most insightful philosophers and social critics of the 20th century, more relevant now than ever,"

Monday, March 28, 2022

A Framework for Ethical Decision Making - Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

A Framework for Ethical Decision Making - Markkula Center for Applied Ethics: "Ethics refers to standards and practices that tell us how human beings ought to act in the many situations in which they find themselves—as friends, parents, children, citizens, businesspeople, professionals, and so on. Ethics is also concerned with our character. It requires knowledge, skills, and habits."

Korean conflict computer

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Lords urge regulators to evolve as digital change accelerates

Lords urge regulators to evolve as digital change accelerates: "“Given the pace of technological change and its impact across society and the economy, there is a notable gap in Parliamentary oversight,” Gilbert said. The report recommends that a joint committee of Parliament should be appointed to scrutinise digital regulation."

Apocalyptic Blindness and the Atomic Bomb

Apocalyptic Blindness and the Atomic Bomb - Teknovatoren: "In this sense, we are inverted utopists, to use Anders’ terminology: while regular utopists are unable to produce what they imagine, we, on the other hand, are unable to imagine what we have produced. When confronted with things we cannot classify, we deal with them as if they didn’t exist at all. The real menace, then, lies not in the bomb itself, but rather in our apocalyptic blindness towards it."

Obituary of David H. Mitchell | John J. Fox Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary of David H. Mitchell | John J. Fox Funeral Home, Inc.: "In the 1960s, he bravely challenged the Vietnam War based on the principles of individual responsibility established at Nuremberg following WWII, with his case being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court even though it ultimately wasn’t heard by them."

Gunther Anders: Links and Downloads

Cnther%20Anders%20Society: Panel discussion with Christian Dries, Julia Grillmayr and Silja Samerski as part of the theme week on collapsology, catastrophism and the Capitalocene in the Brecht House, Berlin

Saturday, March 26, 2022

View of Günther Anders’ Undiscovered Stuff

Critical Theory of Technology in the Age of Big Data Capitalism | tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique. Open Access Journal for a Global Sustainable Information Society: https://www.triple-c.at/index.php/tripleC/article/view/898/1022 

Friday, March 25, 2022

Chapter Six. Despair And Responsibility: Affinities And Differences In The Thought Of Hans Jonas And Günther Anders in: The Legacy of Hans Jonas

An Exploration into Ethics, Religion and Technology in the Nuclear Age

Religions | Free Full-Text | Hans Jonas, Günther Anders, and the Atomic Priesthood:
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/9/741 

View of Günther Anders’ Undiscovered Critical Theory of Technology in the Age of Big Data Capitalism | tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique. Open Access Journal for a Global Sustainable Information Society

View of Günther Anders' Undiscovered Critical Theory of Technology in the Age of Big Data Capitalism | tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique. Open Access Journal for a Global Sustainable Information Society
https://www.triple-c.at/index.php/tripleC/article/view/898/1022

Call for Papers: AI Ethics and Trust | IEEE Computer Society

Call for Papers: AI Ethics and Trust | IEEE Computer Society, abstract June, paper July. 
https://www.computer.org/digital-library/magazines/ex/cfp-ai-ethics-trust/

5,000 Exoplanets, and Still Just One Earth - The Atlantic

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Amazon.com : Olympus PEN E-P1 12 MP Micro Four Thirds

Amazon.com : Olympus PEN E-P1 12 MP Micro Four Thirds: Olympus PEN E-P1 12 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Silver Body/Black Lens)

Saturday, March 19, 2022

Bayesian "Epistemology" - BRETT HALL

Bayesian "Epistemology" - BRETT HALL: "Probabilities alone cannot tell you what course of action to take. Sometimes the best explanation is one no one has even considered yet. And that’s something Bayesians don't seem to consider."

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Heather's profile | The OT Practice

Heather's profile | The OT Practice: "Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation"

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Friday, March 11, 2022

Social care | NRPF

Social care | NRPF: "Social care services are not classed as a public fund for immigration purposes and can be accessed by person regardless of their immigration status, including a person who is subject to the ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF) condition."

Accessing UK benefits - Citizens Advice

Accessing%20UK%20benefits%20and%20services%20if%20you%u2019re%20subject%20to%20immigration%20control%20-%20Citizens%20Advice: "You won’t be told if a benefit or service is included in public funds when you apply, so it’s important to check for yourself."

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Home Office claims Ukrainian refugees in Calais can get free Eurostar to Lille - but train does not exist | The Independent

Home Office claims Ukrainian refugees in Calais can get free Eurostar to Lille - but train does not exist | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-refugees-calais-lille-eurostar-home-office-uk-b2031949.html

Sylvia Lawry: Tireless crusader - Momentum Magazine

Sylvia Lawry: Tireless crusader - Momentum Magazine: "a determined woman with no medical background committed her life to establish an organization. She aimed to find a cure for MS in an era when women were considered second-class citizens, more fit for the kitchen than the conference room."

Patients get better care from doctors who are women

Patients get better care from doctors who are women. But sexism persists in medicine. - The Washington Post Check it out.

What is LoRaWAN Specification - LoRa Alliance

What is LoRaWAN Specification - LoRa Alliance: Take a deep breath..."The LoRaWAN® specification is a Low Power, Wide Area (LPWA) networking protocol designed to wirelessly connect battery operated ‘things’ to the internet in regional, national or global networks, and targets key Internet of Things (IoT) requirements such as bi-directional communication, end-to-end security, mobility and localization services."

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Idea of the Brain

The%20Idea%20of%20the%20Brain%20by%20Matthew%20Cobb-The%20Guardian: "Cobb suggests, the computer metaphor might be doing more harm than good. After all, he notes rightly: “Metaphors shape our ideas in ways that are not always helpful.”"