Evan Selinger
Contributor at Freelance
Prof. Philosophy @RITtigers. Contributing writer @GlobeIdeas. Writing about technology, ethics, privacy, and power.
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2 months ago |
bostonglobe.com | Evan Selinger
Cutting red tape and bureaucracy obstacle business concept as a group of scissors making cuts to symbols of government gridlock and regulatory confusion.freshidea - stock.adobe.comThese days, just getting by requires navigating an endless maze of red tape. When dealing with managers or human resources at work, medical providers, or government agencies, we are crushed by an ever-expanding roster of rules and procedures. Much of this seems unnecessary, if not counterproductive.
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2 months ago |
bostonglobe.com | Evan Selinger
Nicholas Carr is widely considered one of the most astute technology critics of our time. He consistently spots paradoxes in our relationship with tech. In “The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brain” (2010), Carr revealed what may be the central paradox of the internet: Technology democratized information by making vast amounts available at the click of a button while making it harder for us to engage deeply with and retain information.
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Nov 24, 2024 |
bostonglobe.com | Evan Selinger
The enthusiastic voice gave me chills, because it came from an emotionless bot that can’t truly be excited about anything. As I continued listening, I heard an engaging yet surreal “conversation” between this bot and another algorithmic “cohost” simulating familiar talk show banter. When I wrote about The American Hotel, I made an impassioned plea for humans to cherish the “near-religious experience” of going to “throwback” places like greasy spoon diners and dive bars.
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Apr 5, 2024 |
bostonglobe.com | Evan Selinger
Until recently, I’ve never had a near-religious experience — a spiritual sense of profound awe and contentment — when dining. No, I didn’t get into a three-star Michelin restaurant. I’m talking about an old family-run hotel that serves simple and delicious food. When I discuss this obsession with friends, family, and my students (who are much younger than I), they aren’t surprised at all.
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Mar 3, 2024 |
bostonglobe.com | Evan Selinger
Technology is changing so quickly that it’s hard to separate hype from reality. This is especially true in robotics. We’re told the future of robotic cars has arrived. And yet over 2 million Teslas had to be recalled due to safety concerns about the Autosteer feature. California suspended the permits that let Cruise operate its much-hyped robotaxis.
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AI doesn’t care and can’t be empathetic. At the same time, because the medical system is broken, far too many doctors come across as robotic. Given this dilemma, Dr. Thomas Carroll critically consider three ways AI might be used. https://t.co/FU77D3jsno
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