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Mandela’s Science & Technology Legacy

Nelson Mandela brought peace to a divided nation.  The work of development in South Africa and other countries in the region is an ongoing challenge, and Mandela believed that science and technology have a central role in that. Calestous Juma writes in New Scientist: Apartheid did not just separate races. Probably the most destructive of its […]

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Simple Answers

Today’s xkcd cartoon is a good one, providing some simple answers to simplistic questions about technology.     Related articles Go Art: xkcd’s latest A Chrome Extension for XKCD Substitutions Lego Minifigs Will Outnumber Humanity By 2019

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George’s Tech

George Hook presents one of the most enjoyable technology segments on radio on his Newstalk show. That’s because he’s all-in, fully invested, curious and ready to play. And that enthusiasm comes across whether you hear him on the radio, or meet him on the ground at the National Ploughing Championships! This is the first of […]

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With and Without Makeup [Podcast #58]

It’s makeover time for websites,as the Irish Times and Irish Independent try out new looks.  Google Plus gets a touch up – nobody notices.  Facebook announce a new look – has anybody actually seen it yet?  Anyway, Facebook is uncool.   Again. Google reader gets culled.  Conn and Michele go and wallow in aggregator nostalgia. […]

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New TLDs, Plants And Playing Cards [Podcast #40]

This week Conn wasn’t able to do the show, so it’s my first solo gig. Thankfully I was joined on the show by a very gracious and understanding special guest – Pinky Brand. Sorry if the audio quality isn’t up to standard – I usually leave the audio stuff to Conn! Pinky has been working […]

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