Orwell got it wrong
Article Abstract:
The prediction by George Orwell that information technology will restrict freedom is one that may be rebuked as the use of technology has increased and improved. There are advantages and disadvantages of the technology but restricted freedom is not one of them.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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What's wrong with global warming?
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Recent thinking about the effects of global warming has revealed possible beneficial consequences. These include a projected increase in food production due to increased rainfall and an increase in the world's arable land.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1999
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Wrong way to help the homeless
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Most homeless people remain in that state because they refuse to give up the benefits given to them by social welfare programs. Thus, homelessness can not be stemmed by adding or improving social welfare benefits.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
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