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Technologies_for_Enhancing_Collocated_Social_Inter
This document reviews design solutions and approaches for enhancing collocated social interaction with technology, identifying key research problems and gaps in knowledge.
LinkAre Blockchains Decentralized? Unintended Centralities in Distributed Ledgers
The report investigates the true decentralization of blockchains, highlighting various forms of centralization, vulnerabilities in consensus protocols, and the implications for security and immutability in networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
blog.trailofbits.comI asked a few founders & investors: "What are 1-2 interesting startups for software engineers & researchers to join, beyond the big labs?"
1. MatX - chips for LLM training and inference - Founders: Reiner Pope, Mike Gunter (both ex-Google)
2. Prosper - domestic-work robots for households and businesses -... See more
Chris Barberx.comAnalyses the cultural phenomenon of hyper-optimization, discussing its impact on creativity, the overabundance of cultural products, and the need for counterforces to resist its effects.
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Using Design Fiction to Negotiate Political Questions
The report explores using design fictions to creatively engage politicians and community groups in envisioning future policy implications, particularly regarding ageing in place and isolation, through collaborative workshops.
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