"Anybody who uses the Internet should read E.M. Forster's The Machine Stops. It is a chilling, short story masterpiece about the role of technology in our lives. Written in 1909, it's as relevant today as the day it was published. Forster has several prescient notions including instant messages (email!) and cinematophoes (machines that project visual … Continue reading The Machine Stops
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Bertrand Russell’s Ten Guidelines for Democracy
1. Do not feel absolutely certain of anything.2. Do not think it worthwhile to produce belief by concealing evidence, for the evidence is sure to come to light.3. Never try to discourage thinking, for you are sure to succeed.4. When you meet with opposition, even if it should be from your husband or your children, … Continue reading Bertrand Russell’s Ten Guidelines for Democracy
