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Cybertraps Discussion Starters (November 20-26, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of November 20-26, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an administrator…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (November 13-19, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of November 13-19, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an administrator…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (November 6-12, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of November 6-12, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an administrator…

[L to R] Baratunde Thurston, Anneka Jong, Scott Hartley, David Ryan Polgar, and Joe Leonardo -- Funny as Tech, November 7, 2017

Funny As Tech: A Thought-Provoking and Entertaining Evening

If you live in the New York area, I highly recommend making a trip to the People’s Improv Theater on East 24th Street in Manhattan to attend a performance of “Funny as Tech.” The show is the brainchild of tech ethicist David Ryan Polgar (@TechEthicist) and comedian Joe Leonardo (@ImJoeLeonardo). Each month, they tape a…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (October 30-November 5, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of October 30-November 5, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…

If an Employee Tweets in the Woods, Can She Be Fired?

Item: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones threatens to bench any members of the team who kneel during the national anthem. Item: Sportscaster Jemele Hill is suspended for two weeks by ESPN for suggesting that any fans upset with Jones’s announcement should think about the fact that they are watching the game and buying products from…

My New Speaker One-Sheet for Education-Related Lectures

Over the last few weeks, I have been working with graphic designer Colin Gliech on a new one-sheet for my education-related lectures. I am really pleased with how it turned out. If you have any graphic design needs, I highly recommend Colin. Here are the core lecture topics covered in the one-sheet (which you can…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (October 23-29, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of October 23-29, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an administrator…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (October 16-22, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of October 16-22, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an administrator…