Questioning Corporate Gamification

I am a freelancer with Shaping Tomorrow where they are attempting to apply gamification, using gaming techniques and methods in non-gaming contexts. Here's a look at what ST has done so far http://www.shapingtomorrow.com/content.cfm?webtext=155. It's like a daily top score list which reduces the chances of the service playing favorites to those who use the site all day … Continue reading Questioning Corporate Gamification

3D Printing: the Good, the Bad, and the Grotesque

[Below is a less altered version of the article which appeared on Alternet as Future Tech: How 3D Printing Will Change the World. The article is clearly intended for a pop audience and .] 3D printing is a hot topic right now especially with reports of this incredible technology entering the consumer marketplace. The prices are dropping as … Continue reading 3D Printing: the Good, the Bad, and the Grotesque

Common Mistakes When Thinking About the Future

I have written before about how unprofessional it is for journalists and bloggers to say, "it may sound like science fiction but...." This statement is a reflection of the popular disdain for science fiction and of anyone who looks at the future. After the decades of journalists writing about science fiction predicting that which is … Continue reading Common Mistakes When Thinking About the Future