Fragile economies and weak infrastructures tend to worsen the results of climate disruptions, a problem exemplified by Bangladesh's vulnerability to monsoons, accelerating desertification in northern China, and, most visibly, Hurricane Katrina's devastation in New Orleans. Jamais Cascio acceleratebangladeshchina share on social
It's a pretty widely-accepted notion that the atmosphere is a ridiculously complex system, and the best we can do with our models is a rough approximation. Jamais Cascio acceptapproximationatmosphere Change image and share on social
Is there a better example of natural selection in action than 'Project Runway?' Jamais Cascio actionnaturalproject Change image and share on social
Don't expect to be able to upload your cat's brain into your Roomba any time soon. Jamais Cascio braincatexpect Change image and share on social
Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive. Jamais Cascio goalovercomeresilience Change image and share on social
Blended-reality technology could play in a limited, walled-garden world, but history suggests that it won't really take off until it offers broad freedom of use. Jamais Cascio blendbroadfreedom Change image and share on social
We've already seen digital picture frames pre-loaded with viruses; I'm not eager to have my refrigerator hacked or my alarm clock turned against me. Jamais Cascio alarmclockdigital Change image and share on social
You need to recognize that the copyright date on a book reflects when it came out, not when it was written - assume that the information in the book is at least a year older than the copyright date, and possibly two. Jamais Cascio assumebookcopyright share on social
Simply put, the Internet undermines the ability of an institution to control its own narrative. Jamais Cascio abilitycontrolinstitution Change image and share on social
In entertainment, zombies are so played out. I have a gut sense that people are getting tired of apocalyptic scenarios. Jamais Cascio apocalypticentertainmentgut Change image and share on social
