Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
Recent years have seen an explosive growth in mindfulness, which has been adapted from Buddhist meditation practices. In schools, health services and workplaces, different forms of therapy based on mindfulness are on offer, and meditation apps such a.....»»
Justice Thomas Argues For Making Facebook, Twitter and Google Utilities
Last fall, Justice Clarence Thomas argued that it was time to rein in Section 230 immunity. Now, Justice Thomas is laying out an argument for why companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google should be regulated as utilities. From a report: On Monday,.....»»
The truth about Christ lies in contradiction, philosopher finds
While the quest to explain how Christ can be both fully human and fully divine enjoys a long, fascinating history, Jc Beall, the O'Neill Family Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, believes that the quest should end......»»
Time to shift the discussion on sex work
It is time to change the debate around sex work from a moral issue to one of workers' rights, a University of Otago study argues......»»
Amazon Argues With US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders on Twitter
The Hill reports that Amazon engaged in "a heated Twitter exchange" with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren "after the lawmaker claimed that it and other large corporations 'exploit loopholes and tax havens to pay close to nothing in taxes.'" The exchang.....»»
Amazon Argues With US Senator Elizabeth Warren on Twitter
The Hill reports that Amazon engaged in "a heated Twitter exchange" with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren "after the lawmaker claimed that it and other large corporations 'exploit loopholes and tax havens to pay close to nothing in taxes.'" The exchang.....»»
Amazon argues it’s not liable for product that severely injured toddler
The online retailer says it can’t vet sellers, but judges aren’t buying it. A package is transported on a conveyor belt in an Amazon logistics center. (credit: Ronny Hartmann/picture alliance | Getty Images) Amazon argued yesterday bef.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg Suggests How To Tweak Tech"s Liability Shield
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will tell lawmakers his plan for "thoughtful reform" of a key tech liability shield rests on requiring best practices for treating illegal content online. From a report: Tech giants are starting to embrace changes to the.....»»
Will China"s Government-Subsidized Technology Ultimately Export Authoritarianism?
For 30 years David E. Sanger has been covering foreign policy and nuclear proliferation for The New York Times — twice working on Pulitzer Prize-winning teams. But now as American and Chinese officials meet in Alaska, Sanger argues that China's.....»»
Calif. dealer group puts Volvo ‘on notice" over online EV sales
The California New Car Dealers Association, which represents about 20 Volvo dealers, argues in a letter to the company that online EV sales would violate state laws meant to prohibit manufacturers from competing with franchisees......»»
Study suggests healthy ecosystems are vital in reducing risk of future deadly pandemics
CABI scientist Dr. Arne Witt has shared his expertise on invasive alien plant species as part of a new paper which argues that healthy ecosystems are vital in reducing the risk of future pandemics—such as coronaviruses (including COVID-19) - that t.....»»
Can Users Poison the Data Big Tech Uses to Surveil Them?
"Algorithms are meaningless without good data. The public can exploit that to demand change," argues a new article in MIT's Technology Review (shared by long-time Slashdot reader mspohr): Data is fed into machine-learning algorithms to target you wi.....»»
Independent music squashed out of streaming playlists and revenue
Bands and artists on independent record labels get less than their fair share of access to the most popular playlists on streaming platforms such as Spotify—argues a new paper from the University of East Anglia......»»
Study examines what makes people susceptible to fake health news
A new study from University of Kansas journalism & mass communication researchers examines what influences people to be susceptible to false information about health and argues big tech companies have a responsibility to help prevent the spread of mi.....»»
Is the Net Neutrality Debate a Pointless Distraction?
"People may scream at me for saying this, but net neutrality is one of America's longest and now most pointless fights over technology." So argues the New York Times "On Tech" newsletter author Shira Ovide, calling the debate "a distraction for our e.....»»
Nvidia"s $329 RTX 3060 arrives, with dubious availability
The first reviews of the RTX 3060 show performance that is on par with the RTX 2070 Super. Assuming that you can get one, though third-party manufacturers do not seem to be sticking to the MSRP. TechSpot's review will land next week with more on reta.....»»
Robotic dogs and laughter therapy: Combating loneliness and isolation while social distancing
Robotic dogs, laughter therapy and mindfulness are some of the ways that might help people -- particularly the elderly -- cope with loneliness and social isolation while social distancing, say researchers......»»
EV charging stations, biofuels, the hydrogen transition and chemicals are pillars of Shell’s climate plan
Royal Dutch Shell Group, one of the largest publicly traded oil producers in the world, just laid out its plan for how the company will survive in a zero-emission, climate conscious world. It’s a plan that rests on five main pillars that includ.....»»
Report Argues SpaceX Starlink RDOF Customers Likely to Receive Inferior Service
Report Argues SpaceX Starlink RDOF Customers Likely to Receive Inferior Service Customers of the SpaceX Starlink satellite broadband service are likely to receive inferior service in areas for which SpaceX won funding through the RDOF (Rural Digital.....»»
Harvard astronomer argues that alien vessel paid us a visit
Discovering there's intelligent life beyond our planet could be the most transformative event in human history— but what if scientists decided to collectively ignore evidence suggesting it already happened?.....»»
Study examines why college education leads to healthier and longer lives
A study led by William & Mary Assistant Professor of Economics Peter Savelyev and funded by the National Science Foundation argues that college education leads to healthier and longer lives......»»