As I sit here and go through the process of toying about with several devices that are based on computing principles, most obviously the desktop and laptop computers I own, it occurs to me. In spite of development that has gone on during my lifetime, and before, no real improvements have been made to the humble computer. In fact, as of June 2012, psychological professionals are still dealing with a phenomenon they refer to as Technology-Related Anger. Continue Reading
Want to make an computer or operating system that does not shit people up the wall?
Posted by Kronisk on June 27, 2012
Posted in: "Everything must be online" culture, Science, Social Studies.
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