Washington’s revolving door: Cellular lobby and FCC have traded leaders | Ars Technica.
And so a reason for the recent Net Neutrality decision is clear.
Washington’s revolving door: Cellular lobby and FCC have traded leaders | Ars Technica.
And so a reason for the recent Net Neutrality decision is clear.
Net Neutrality Finally Dies at Ripe Old Age of 45 | Mother Jones.
This is a disturbing development that will have serious and detrimental consequences for the future of the Internet. I will gladly sign up for the first ISP who makes Net Neutrality a core mission statement and acts accordingly.
How Do We Know the Earth Orbits the Sun? | Science Blogs | WIRED.
This is a nice article. The writing is casual, like you’re talking to a friend. The ideas posited are easily grasped. But even better is the way the article gives insight into thinking like a scientist.
As far as unintended consequences go,
This one’s pretty bad. I imagine most people after the first year most people will be sure to have insurance by the deadline. But even then if you have a compelling reason to switch insurance (poor service for example) but no major life events you are forced to wait until the following open enrollment period.
Companies Need To Pay People More.
Blodget is on a tirade about income inequality, or more specifically wage inequality. I hope some corporations get the message, but even so I suspect shareholders would revolt at a decrease in returns in order to pay fairer wages.
Why GitHubs CEO Ditched Its Divisive Meritocracy Rug – ReadWrite.
This is interesting. I’m not unaware of how privilege gives an advantage to those who have it, but I had not considered the corrupting influence it has on the idea of a meritocracy. I do not wish to imply that meritocracies are invalid. Certainly a meritocracy is a noble goal, but you do have to consider that the effect of privilege is to limit the opportunity of some to participate in the meritocracy.
Mac OS X Helps Optimize Your Home Wi-Fi Network.
This is amazing. What an incredibly useful tool built in to OS X, something you might otherwise have to download separately.
This is great. Obama makes the perfect strait man with his deadpan delivery. via The Fix.