Mankind as sickly as a parrot

Article Abstract:

Science fiction writer Douglas Adams lectures about the future of the world. He believes the study of arts and science should not be separated as science is essential to the understanding of the world. He is obsessed with computer programming. He thinks our world has become too complex for us to understand, but that computer modelling may help our perception. Re-mapping data presentation in virtual reality may extend the comprehension of the brain, which has not developed in pace with its environment.

Social aspects, Usage, Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Portrayals, Technology, Authorship, Science fiction, Computer simulation, Future in literature, Futuristic society, Adams, Douglas

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Apple eyes fruits of convergence

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Electonics-related industries are moving towards the universal application of convergence. Multi-media machines such as CD-I can provide videos, text and sound from a computer disc. IBM and Time Warner are working together to produce an interactive cable television system. Apple has worked on a Personal Digital Assistant called Newton. It is the size of a paperback book and will provide pocket computer and personal electronic organiser functions plus extra options such as fax transmittal.

Innovations, Computers, Digital computers, Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems

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Kids just wanna have fun, fun, fun

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Many parents are concerned that some computer games are unhealthy, exposing children to violence and encouraging them to spend a lot of time alone. However, games which are promoted as being more educational tend to be unpopular with children. Games which aim to be both educational and entertaining account for only 2.2% of overall sales, with children still tending to choose titles which are simply entertaining.

Computer games, Public opinion

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