Modern communication technologies such as the internet are providing new tools and channels for citizens to use in their interaction with governments – and vice versa. Is it time for citizens and governments alike to accept the changed landscape of politics, and begin opening up the ‘source code’ of democracy to closer inspection?
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New Column: Jamais Cascio on Ethical Futurism
In the latest instalment of his regular column here at Futurismic, Jamais Cascio examines a potential ethical framework for those who engage in futurist thinking, professionally or otherwise.
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Book Review: Infoquake by David Louis Edelman
This week, AA takes a look at Infoquake, the highly praised debut novel by David Louis Edelman, and asks whether it lives up to its recent acclaim.
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New Column: Jamais Cascio on The Geoengineering Option
Jamais Cascio returns to Futurismic to examine our potential choices in the face of environmental catastrophe. If the worst-case scenario ends up as the only game in town, geoengineering may not be the best or most sensible option – but we need to consider it now, before it becomes the only option.
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New Column: The Potential Of Synthetic Worlds
Synthetic worlds – simulated spaces like World of Warcraft and Second Life – are proliferating rapidly. But are they more than just games? Their similarities to reality at an economic level is already evident. How might they develop and grow, and could they be used for greater purposes than mere entertainment?
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