<I>Fractals of Change</I> argues that "stupid" networks (such as the Internet) are better than "smart" ones (networks configured to allow certain machines running specific software to operate in ways their designers have anticipated). Smart networks may be more efficient when accomplishing those goals, but they don't necessarily work better (or even at all) when you try to do stuff the designers haven't anticipated.

Fused protein/silicon chips may point towards a future where wetware becomes a reality. Forget a he-man rig&mdash;I want a hi-fi that's a direct neural implant. Just not the 1.0 version, thank you.

My wife made me post this. Honest.

<I>One should be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise.</I>&mdash;F. Scott Fitzgerald

<I>One should be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise.</I>&mdash;F. Scott Fitzgerald

When I got married, my mother pulled my bride aside and said, "Now it can be <I>your</I> fault!" You see, I have always practiced blame-avoidance. Now I get to do it again.

When I got married, my mother pulled my bride aside and said, "Now it can be <I>your</I> fault!" You see, I have always practiced blame-avoidance. Now I get to do it again.

When I got married, my mother pulled my bride aside and said, "Now it can be <I>your</I> fault!" You see, I have always practiced blame-avoidance. Now I get to do it again.