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Progress as Myth
Technology Problems

Technological Progress as Myth

Subtopics:
Increased Complexity of Society Increases Vulnerability
Vulnerability of the Internet
Places Rich in Natural Resources Can End Up Poorer
Vulnerability from Increased Complexity Miscellany
Techonological Progress Is Limited By Energy
Fossil Fuel Alternatives as Nonviable
Data Server Centers Use Lots of Energy
the myth of the technology singularity
webKurt CobbResource Insights2008-12-04
Fermi's paradox confirms energy limits on progress
webJohn Michael Greer2007-09-19
Energy Efficiency Increases Total Energy Use
The Jevons Paradox
The Myth of High-Tech as a Clean and Safe Industry
Computer Ecology Problems
The Myth of Electric Cars as Clean
Some High-Tech Jobs are Hazardous
The Myth of High-Tech as a Clean and Safe Industry Miscellany
Whole Foods are More Healthful Than Processed Foods
Whole Grains versus Refined Grains
Whole Fruit is Best
Whole Turmeric Works Better than Isolated Curcumin
Hazards of Nutritional Supplements
Processed Foods are Sometimes Healthful
Whole Foods are More Healthful Miscellany
The Rise of Superweeds
Herbicides Breed Resistant Weeds (Super Weeds)
GMO Crops Select for Superweeds and Superbugs
Bad Side Effects of Medicine
Pharmaceutical Drugs Kill Many People
Chemotherapy Side Effects
Pharmaceuticals as Cause of Birth Defects
Unhealthful Effects of Hormone Therapy
Ambien's Negative Effects
Proton Pump Inhibitor Problems
Medicine Side Effects Miscellany
False Convictions
Lie Detectors Are Unreliable
DNA Profiling Is Unreliable
Technology As Annoying
Car Alarms
if real life were like social media
webStephan Pastis2021-03-07
techno reminders of our work and TV rut
webDave Whamond2019-07-20
the music industry's loudness wars (audio compression)
webGreg MilnerNew York Times2019-02-07
simply paying for stuff has become more complicated
webAlexis C. MadrigalThe Atlantic2018-07-28
the digital assistants and smart appliances win
webRuben Bolling2018-04-05
unplugging the smart-ass coffee maker
webRuben Bolling2018-02-18
finally, a choice in telephone hold music
webTom Wilson2017-03-16
anticipating interruptions impairs our performance
webBob Sullivan and Hugh ThompsonNew York Times2013-05-07
gadget helpfulness can be annoying
Obsession with Social Media
Social Network Web Site Popularity Contests
Obsession with Social Media, 2018 to Now
Obsession with Social Media, 2014 through 2017
Obsession with Social Media, 2010 through 2013
Obsession with Social Media, through 2009
Tech Progress As Myth - Cartoons
our inventions are becoming less profound
webRuben Bolling2019-09-02
all our suitcases now have wheels
webRuben Bolling2013-01-01
Technological Progress as Myth Miscellany
Technological Progress as Myth 2015 to Now
Technological Progress as Myth 2008 through 2014
Technological Progress as Myth through 2007
Low Tech Magazine (doubts on progress and technology)
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