Note to Self

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Sherry Turkle: 'Even a Silent Phone Disconnects Us' Oct 13, 2015

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A bonus episode of Note to Self featuring Sherry Turkle, acclaimed psychologist, researcher, and author of "Reclaiming Conversation."

WiFi, Cancer, and Paranoia Oct 07, 2015

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Science says you really don't need to worry about carcinogens and WiFi. We sort through all of the research with Only Human's Mary Harris.

Why Google 'Thought' This Black Woman Was a Gorilla Sep 30, 2015

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A story of racism and deep learning, otherwise known as "the best, best reason for diversity in tech."

The Ad Blocker's Dilemma: Sell Your Soul or Destroy the Internet Sep 23, 2015

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With the latest iOS update, you can start using ad blockers on your phone. But should you? Meet the ethical quandary at the heart of the Internet as we know it.

Why Texts From Your Ex Is a Thing Sep 16, 2015

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A conversation with Elan Gale, creator of "Texts From Your Ex." Because reading through hundreds of thousands of other people's emotionally loaded conversations gives you some pretty profound insight into relationships, technology, and privacy (or rather... the utter lack thereof).

Why Online Shoppers See Different Prices for the Same Item Sep 09, 2015

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"Price discrimination differentiation is, simply put, trying to charge different people, different prices for the same item, based on their willingness to pay."A question about the complicated ethics of "dynamic pricing," and the piece of actuarial literature that brought discrimination to light.

Back to School Guide: How to Think About Kids and Tech Sep 02, 2015

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A back-to-school reprise of one of our favorite episodes: How at least one 16-year-old uses the device giving adults so much angst.

Stop Going on Bad Dates. Here's How to Fix Your Online Profile. Aug 26, 2015

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Tips from a professional online profile ghostwriter. Because of course that's a thing.

LEGO Kits and Your Creative Soul Aug 19, 2015

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This week, we're exploring the future of creativity, the best ways to brainstorm, and the importance of free-association, all through the lens of every techie's favorite toy: LEGO.

Should You Post Pictures of Your Kids Online? Aug 12, 2015

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Sure, a really cute picture of a really cute toddler can go viral. But not everyone chooses to post pictures of their kids online.