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In defence of dropping dead: the burden of extended care for aged parents is a heavy new phenomenon | Lucinda Holdforth

Modern longevity presents both a hopeful narrative of progress and a burden of economic, social, and psychological challenges for individuals and society.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

1 week ago

Do you want to build a robot snowman? | TechCrunch

Nvidia's GTC conference showcased ambitious sales projections and emphasized the need for an OpenClaw strategy among companies.

Relationships

fromThe Atlantic

3 months ago

The People Who Marry Chatbots

A man formed an intense romantic marriage with a ChatGPT-created chatbot, exchanging daily intimacy, role-play wedding rituals, and wearing a ring to symbolize the relationship.

fromPsychology Today

8 months ago

OCD: Nature vs. Nurture?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), once mischaracterized as demonic possession, is recognized today as a multifaceted psychiatric disorder affecting an estimated 2 percent of the population.

Mental health

Social justice

fromwww.npr.org

10 months ago

Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they?

Polygenic embryo screening raises ethical concerns regarding the implications for diversity, societal values, and the potentially stigmatizing nature of health conditions.

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

The Census Didn't Just Get Safer-It Got More Complex | HackerNoon

The Bureau's framing of differential privacy (DP) as a "modern" and "advanced" confidentiality method leads to an oversimplified narrative, masking its broader social implications.

Digital life

Online Community Development

fromThe Walrus

10 months ago

The social impact of online gaming in Canada | The Walrus

Online gaming significantly influences Canadian culture, affecting social dynamics and necessitating understanding of its implications for balance in gaming.

Player engagement patterns in online gaming reflect diverse motivations, from leisure to competition, indicating a complex community landscape.

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