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The Benefits of Raising Hopeful Kids in Cynical Times

Zaki put it this way, “Optimism is us telling our kids, don’t worry, honey, it’s going to be fine. First, we can’t guarantee that because we don’t know what the future holds. Second, it leaves our kids on the sidelines observing helplessly as they see things that might be difficult or harmful.” In contrast, hope [...]read more

‘A Brief History of the Future’ offers a hopeful antidote to cynical tech takes

April 3, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Technology Antidote, cynical, future, history, hopeful, Offers, Takes, tech

Cynicism is a quality taken almost for granted in tech journalism, and certainly we are as guilty as the next publication. But both the risk and the promise of technology are real, and a new documentary series tries to emphasize the latter while not discounting the former. “A Brief History of the Future,” hosted by [...]read more‘A Brief History of the Future’ offers a hopeful antidote to cynical tech takes