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Posts published in “Past Opinion Columns”

New mesh WiFi network provides increased bandwidth

A new company called BeWifi is hoping to increase Internet connectivity by letting you steal your neighbors’ unused bandwidth. Based in Barcelona, the idea behind BeWifi is simple.

Dogecoin: A story of memes and Jamaican bobsledding

Virtual currency has gained significant popularity over the past few months. Beginning with Bitcoin, the currency that made the news with its infamous spike and crash in value, other digital currencies have emerged as well.

Why the budget deal is nothing to celebrate

The budget deal passed by Congress in December reduces spending cuts, addresses sexual assault in the military, and prevents a government shutdown for at least two years.

End-of-Science meme infects website for eggheads

In 1997 a website where scientists, journalists and other eggheads—or Edgeheads—chitchat about science-related stuff called Edge.org asked me to participate in a debate about my book The End of Science.

In 2014, resolve to believe in free will!

A new year has begun, which means it’s time to brood over past failures and vow to improve ourselves: I will be less judgmental with my kids and more romantic with my girlfriend.