The Industrial Revolution was a turning point in Earth’s environmental history. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
Technology
Follow technology from early tools and mechanical invention to industrial machinery, global infrastructure, and the digital systems surrounding modern life. These histories examine how human ingenuity transformed work and communication while continually redistributing power throughout society.
Talos stands as a compelling ancient precursor to artificial intelligence. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Throughout...
The government is now acting against its own people, and AI is helping it to do so....
Paracelsus’s homunculus straddles the line between science and magic. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction In the...
It is humans who are creating these technologies and directing their use. By Dr. Billy J. StrattonProfessor...
The history of AGI is a story of aspiration, innovation, and humbling complexity. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic...
In his hands it becomes a tool of oppression. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction The growing...
Visual content, including manipulated images, is a staple of propaganda and political messaging. By Dr. Tim WeningerFrank...
Feedback is an effective tool for enhancing digital literacy and combating misinformation. By Adnan Hoq2024-2026 Lucy Graduate...
Roman medical practices, including surgery, were borrowed from the Greeks. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
Electricity is an integral part of modern life, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. The...
He is particularly worried about “the invisible hand”. By Julia ConleyStaff WriterCommon Dreams Warning that the pace...
We must face our moral obligation to understand the consequences of AI and develop clear guidelines for...
There’s also much talk about democratic AI governance. By Gideon LichfieldCITRIS Tech Policy FellowGoldman School of Public...
Ancient Romans didn’t measure time like us. By Meghan BartelsSenior News ReporterScientific American It’s the four or...
The intricacy of clocks grabbed people’s imagination. Introduction Keeping good time proved an elusive objective for centuries,...
Choosing the correct tractor is an important decision for farmers since varied soil types and farming situations...
It’s scary when you think about “senior living,” right? It used to conjure images of bland rooms...
Bicycles took American consumers by storm in the 1890s. Introduction Although it seems very unlikely, bicycles had...
Where does this enduring image in the West of Indian railways – and of India – come...
Mobile phones are not a hazard to human health, in spite of what RFK, Jr. thinks. By...
It was only in the 1920s that ordinary Americans started to take notice. By April WhiteHistory Writer,...
Trump is ushering in a new wave of spying against people. By Dr. Brittany FriedmanAssistant Professor of...
Finding genuine connections has always been a challenge, even with modern technology. Many people turn to online...
Grief tech has already transformed the way we grieve. By Eryn Reyes Leong, J.D.Attorney “How would you...
Many people are turning to ‘grief apps’ to cope with loss. By Lindsay Lee WallaceFreelance Journalist When...
In 1769, Watt obtained a patent which demonstrated fundamental knowledge on thermodynamics. By Dr. Jovan MitrovicSenior EngineerAnalog...
In today’s digital age, integrating social media functionalities into your projects is more important than ever. Whether...
Are your gadgets brimming with apps, tools, and countless features you rarely ever use? Well, it’s time...
The modern era of surveillance. By Peter Andrey SmithScience Journalist and Senior ContributorUndark Magazine William C. Thompson does...