I, Robot
Isaac Asimov’s book is one of those that you must read at some point in your life. First, because of his storytelling abilitiy. Then, because the time of machines is upon us.
To some readers this collection of nine short stories may seem like just that — another collection of stories. It’s so [...]
The World Is Flat
I started reading Thomas L. Friedman’s book sometime in late December or early January. It was a bit of a long book. Well, I read a lot of other things since then and now. But, I’m finally finished and am astounded. The book has opened my eyes to the situation America [...]
Citizen Cyborg
Why Democratic Societies Must Respond to the Redesigned Human of the Future
Anyone who’s kept up with some of my book reviews knows that I’ve been reading about biological enhancement and what the future holds for the human race. When I first saw the title of James Hughes’ book, I immediately thought I would read [...]
Mr. Nokia & A Prophetic Sign
What a day! I don’t even know where to begin. But, the story must begin; so I must choose a point and let the pen flow…or rather let the keys be typed or something ‘nother.
Let me start two days ago. All of sudden on Monday night my I-can’t-live-without-it Nokia (I’m not sure [...]