6. A Muslim Vision: On the Truly Happy Life
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What Is the Good Life? : Perspectives from Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology.
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What Is the Good Life? : Perspectives from Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology.
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Do the Emotions Evoked by Interface Design Factors Affect the User's Intention to Continue Using the Smartwatch? The Mediating Role of Quality Perceptions.
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International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Feb2023, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p546-561. 16p. 4 Diagrams, 14 Charts, 2 Graphs.
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Wang, Zilong;Wang, Jian
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International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Feb2023, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p546-561. 16p. 4 Diagrams, 14 Charts, 2 Graphs.
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Do the Emotions Evoked by Interface Design Factors Affect the User's Intention to Continue Using the Smartwatch? The Mediating Role of Quality Perceptions.
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Feb2023, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p546-561. 16p. 4 Diagrams, 14 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Based on the S-O-R model as the overall theoretical framework, this study combined objective factors in interface design with subjective perceptions, and investigated whether the emotions evoked by interface design factors would affect user's intention to continue using the smartwatch through two stages. The first stage, we used two-way ANOVA to analyze whether symmetry and complexity in interface design have different effects on user's emotions. The findings found that asymmetrical interface designs tend to be more likely to evoke emotional arousal, whereas symmetrical interface designs are more likely to evoke emotional valence. Moreover, complex interface designs are more likely to evoke emotional arousal and valence than simple interface designs. The second stage, the bootstrapping method was adopted to examine the mediating effect of quality perceptions, and to explore the influence of emotions evoked by interface design factors on the user's intention to continue using smartwatch. The results found that users' hedonic and pragmatic qualities fully mediate the effect of emotional arousal and valence on continuous usage intention of the smartwatch. Moreover, it is important to address the relationship between users and products through emotions and quality perceptions evoked by interface design factors to increase user experience and enjoyment. Furthermore, it is suggested to design and manufacture products with strong emotional attachment, which is also one of the effective methods to solve some environmental issues caused by consumer electronics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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MIT Technology Review. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p2-2. 1p.
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MIT Technology Review. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p2-2. 1p.
The MIT Technology Review is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and plans to highlight interesting stories and visuals from its archives throughout the year. They will also launch a new online series exploring how they have covered key technologies over the years and where those technologies are headed. The annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies is featured in this issue, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) which has gone mainstream and raised questions about human creativity and society. Other topics covered in this issue include the science of hunger and weight loss, greening cement, noise in quantum computing, earthquake prediction, rare earth elements, and data poisoning. [Extracted from the article]
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THE PRO PRODUCER'S GUIDE TO ANALOG: Getting a characterful analog sound is a great way to add warmth to digital productions. Here's a look at the classic analog signal chain and how to recreate it in your DAW.
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Electronic Musician. Nov2022, Vol. 38 Issue 11, p16-23. 7p.
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Electronic Musician. Nov2022, Vol. 38 Issue 11, p16-23. 7p.
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THE PRO PRODUCER'S GUIDE TO ANALOG: Getting a characterful analog sound is a great way to add warmth to digital productions. Here's a look at the classic analog signal chain and how to recreate it in your DAW.
Electronic Musician. Nov2022, Vol. 38 Issue 11, p16-23. 7p.
The article presents a professional producer's guide to Analog for getting a characterful analog sound, which is a great way to add warmth to digital productions. First step is: Tape emulation, it has eight sub-steps; second step is: Console emulation, it has four sub-steps. Next, it mentions other ways to get that analog sound; and a quick guide to analog synthesis, that comes with their own specific quirks, idiosyncrasies and jargon.
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5 features we want in the next big MacBook Pro update.
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Macworld - Digital Edition. Nov2022, Vol. 39 Issue 11, p11-14. 4p. 5 Color Photographs.
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5 features we want in the next big MacBook Pro update.
Macworld - Digital Edition. Nov2022, Vol. 39 Issue 11, p11-14. 4p. 5 Color Photographs.
MAC USER The redesigned MacBook Pro has everything to make a Mac user happy . While I still have no qualms about recommending the MacBook Pro to users who demand the most from their Macs, I can't help but think about what I'd like Apple to update on the MacBook Pro to make it even better than it is now. [Extracted from the article]
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MACBOOK (Computer) - BIOMETRIC identificationContent provider:
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11 MUST-HAVE TOOLS EVERY TECHIE SHOULD OWN.
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PCWorld. May2023, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p94-99. 6p. 12 Color Photographs.
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NEWMAN, JARED
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PCWorld. May2023, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p94-99. 6p. 12 Color Photographs.
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USB-A TO USB-C At some point, you'll inevitably need to connect a USB accessory to a n...
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11 MUST-HAVE TOOLS EVERY TECHIE SHOULD OWN.
PCWorld. May2023, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p94-99. 6p. 12 Color Photographs.
USB-A TO USB-C At some point, you'll inevitably need to connect a USB accessory to a new device that lacks USB-A ports. I have a few of these 10-foot USB extenders (fave.co/41tY2Ly), which I use to recharge my console game controllers from the couch and run a spare USB port from my desktop computer to the keyboard tray under my desk. It's still the most foolproof way to route audio from one device to another (though the demise of smartphone headphone jacks means you'll probably want a USB-C or Lightning adapter on hand as well.). [Extracted from the article]
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6 big questions for generative AI.
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MIT Technology Review. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p30-37. 8p. 3 Color Photographs, 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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6 big questions for generative AI.
MIT Technology Review. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p30-37. 8p. 3 Color Photographs, 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
Generative AI, a new technology, is gaining popularity and raising questions about its future impact. One major concern is bias, as AI models trained on real-world data often encode and reinforce biases related to gender and race. Copyright issues have also arisen, with artists and writers suing tech companies for alleged infringement. The impact on jobs is a topic of discussion, with concerns that white-collar workers may be at risk. However, some argue that AI can enhance job performance. Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize image and video production, but there are concerns about inequality and misinformation. The misuse of generative models for creating fake text and images is a growing concern, as is the environmental impact of development costs. The debate surrounding the risks and benefits of AI will continue, with calls to address issues such as bias, job displacement, and misinformation. [Extracted from the article]
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence - TECHNOLOGICAL innovations - WHITE collar workers - VIDEO production & direction - JOB performanceContent provider:
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YOU ARE NOT YOUR USER: Breaking Through Customer Service Roadblocks.
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Computers in Libraries. Apr2024, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p9-13. 5p. 1 Color Photograph.
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Kowalski, Meghan
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YOU ARE NOT YOUR USER: Breaking Through Customer Service Roadblocks.
Computers in Libraries. Apr2024, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p9-13. 5p. 1 Color Photograph.
The article focuses on the importance of adopting a person-centered approach to customer service in libraries, emphasizing the need to treat each individual user as unique and to avoid making assumptions about their knowledge or needs. Topics include the impact of false-consensus bias on user interactions, common roadblocks in customer service, and strategies for implementing person-centered service through active listening, empathy, and continuous staff training and feedback mechanisms.
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LIBRARIANS - CUSTOMER relations - EMOTIONS - LISTENING - LIBRARY public services - COMMUNICATION - INTERPERSONAL relations - SOCIAL support - CUSTOMER satisfactionContent provider:
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HEY, EVERYONE: IT’S TIME TO SWITCH TO WINDOWS 11.
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PCWorld. Apr2024, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p80-87. 8p. 8 Color Photographs.
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HACHMAN, MARK
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PCWorld. Apr2024, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p80-87. 8p. 8 Color Photographs.
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HEY, EVERYONE: IT’S TIME TO SWITCH TO WINDOWS 11.
PCWorld. Apr2024, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p80-87. 8p. 8 Color Photographs.
The article discusses the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11. It highlights the new AI-powered features and applications that are exclusive to Windows 11, such as AI-infused Paint, Live Captions, Windows Studio Effects, AutoHDR, and Windows Automatic Super Resolution. The article also mentions quality-of-life improvements, including improved monitor positioning, intuitive window snapping, automatic PC locking, and a Narrator feature. It emphasizes that Windows 10 will reach its end-of-life date in October 2025, making Windows 11 the future of Microsoft's operating system. While some users may miss certain features of Windows 10, the article argues that the technical improvements and AI capabilities of Windows 11 justify the switch. [Extracted from the article]
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ENHANCING cinematic realism THROUGH COLOUR GRADING FOR Drii Winter.
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ENHANCING cinematic realism THROUGH COLOUR GRADING FOR Drii Winter.
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The article explores the filmmaking process of "Drii Winter," a feature film set in a remote Alpine village, directed by Michael Koch and captured by DoP Armin Dierolf. It details the challenges of achieving a film-like look using digital shooting, color grading, and collaboration among the director, DoP, and colorist, emphasizing the importance of balancing realism and aesthetics in capturing the beauty of the Swiss Alps.
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COLOR - WINTER - REALISM - SCREENPLAYS - CAMERA movementContent provider:
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How to sell a Mac or MacBook.
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Macworld - Digital Edition. Apr2024, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p17-22. 6p. 3 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams.
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How to sell a Mac or MacBook.
Macworld - Digital Edition. Apr2024, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p17-22. 6p. 3 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams.
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to sell a Mac or MacBook. It covers various aspects such as determining the value of your Mac, different selling options (e.g., eBay, Apple Trade-In, local resellers), and the best time to sell. The article also emphasizes the importance of being realistic about the demand for older Mac models and suggests cleaning the Mac and having original packaging to increase its resale value. Overall, it offers valuable information for individuals looking to sell their Macs while considering factors like pricing, market trends, and convenience. [Extracted from the article]
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MACBOOK (Computer) - MACINTOSH (Computer) - PRICES - CHOICE (Psychology) - PRICE regulationContent provider:
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THE WORLD'S 50 MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES.
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Fast Company. Mar/Apr2024, Issue 261, p8-107. 66p. 28 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 35 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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Fast Company. Mar/Apr2024, Issue 261, p8-107. 66p. 28 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 35 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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THE WORLD'S 50 MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES.
Fast Company. Mar/Apr2024, Issue 261, p8-107. 66p. 28 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 35 Cartoon or Caricatures.
This document provides summaries of various topics, including Nvidia's role in the AI revolution, the growth and investment in the National Women's Soccer League, the appointment of Sean Tresvant as the successor to former Taco Bell CEO Mark King, Mattel's successful collaboration with Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for the Barbie brand, Kraft Heinz's introduction of the Heinz Remix sauce dispenser, Gogoro's success in the electric scooter market, Universal Music Group's efforts to establish ethical guidelines for AI in music creation, and UMG's advocacy for stronger AI regulations and fair artist compensation. These summaries aim to provide library patrons with concise and culturally sensitive information to help them determine if they want to explore the underlying text further. [Extracted from the article]
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OPENAI Inc. - LIFE sciences - AMBASSADORS - ONBOARDING (Management coaching) - ARCHITECTS - CONSUMER behavior - BOWL games (College football) - FOOD industrial waste - LANGUAGE modelsContent provider:
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15 questions with… Chace.
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Electronic Musician. Aug2023, Vol. 39 Issue 8, p62-65. 4p.
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Electronic Musician. Aug2023, Vol. 39 Issue 8, p62-65. 4p.
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15 questions with… Chace.
Electronic Musician. Aug2023, Vol. 39 Issue 8, p62-65. 4p.
The article focuses on an interview with Chace, a Chinese DJ and producer who has gained recognition in the EDM world which includes Chace's musical background, his use of computers in music production, his favorite plugins and his production philosophy.
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The best note-taking apps for Android.
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The best note-taking apps for Android.
Computerworld (Online Only). 3/21/2024, p1-18. 18p.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the best note-taking apps for Android. The author categorizes the apps into different tiers based on their features and usability. The top recommendations include Google Keep, which is praised for its simplicity and integration with the Google ecosystem, Microsoft OneNote, which offers a wide range of features and ecosystem integration, Notion, a flexible and customizable organization and collaboration app, and AudioPen, a web-based app that uses AI to summarize voice memos. The article also mentions Simplenote as a no-frills option for minimalist note-taking. Each app is described in detail, highlighting its key features and functionalities. [Extracted from the article]
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NOTETAKING - WEB-based user interfaces - ARTIFICIAL intelligence - WEB browsersContent provider:
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REVIEW: iPHONE 14 PRO: A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE.
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Macworld - Digital Edition. Nov2022, Vol. 39 Issue 11, p70-87. 18p. 14 Color Photographs, 2 Graphs.
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CROSS, JASON;LOYOLA, ROMAN
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REVIEW: iPHONE 14 PRO: A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE.
Macworld - Digital Edition. Nov2022, Vol. 39 Issue 11, p70-87. 18p. 14 Color Photographs, 2 Graphs.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the about same size as the 12 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone 13 Pro Max it replaces (fave.co/3xWPTlb). And the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasted 3 hours and 43 minutes longer than the iPhone 14 Pro - that's 30 percent more battery life from a battery that is 35 percent larger than the smaller iPhone 14 Pro. However, if battery life is your main reason for choosing a large iPhone, Apple does have another iPhone that has recently arrived - the iPhone 14 Plus, which according to Apple's estimates can beat the 14 Pro Max in terms of battery life. The yearly iPhone release, and indeed most smartphone releases, have gotten kind of boring: The latest model is a little faster, the camera's better, and maybe there's some stand-out gimmick that will feature in all the ads but won't really improve the way you use your phone. [Extracted from the article]
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FOCAL length - HIGH dynamic range imaging - IPHONE (Smartphone) - IMAGE stabilization - COMPUTATIONAL photography - NIGHTSTANDS (Furniture) - IMAGE processingContent provider:
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Revisiting the Experience Machine: A Philosophical Note on the Limits of Experience Design.
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Design Issues. Spring2023, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p14-26. 13p.
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Christensen, Bo A.
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Design Issues. Spring2023, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p14-26. 13p.
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Revisiting the Experience Machine: A Philosophical Note on the Limits of Experience Design.
Design Issues. Spring2023, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p14-26. 13p.
This study explores the notion of experience, as used in "experience design," based on American philosopher Robert Nozick's idea of an experience machine and Marc Hassenzahl's notion of experience design. Hassenzahl epitomizes experience as pleasure or fulfillment of needs—an idea that Nozick challenges as he claims that the world people engage with matters in a way that is not reducible to pleasure alone. Nozick's observation, I argue, indicates a sense of care in the broader concept of experience design. I explore this sense of care using John Haugeland's conception of existential commitment, which then necessitates a deepening of the notion of Hassenzahl's experience by connecting it with a sense of commitment and responsibility. This connection makes experience design, then, a concern and care for the normative powers of design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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The evaluation method of college teachers' morality considering intelligent emotion recognition and data mining algorithm.
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Applied Artificial Intelligence. 2024, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p1-23. 23p.
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Hu, Xingcui
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Applied Artificial Intelligence. 2024, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p1-23. 23p.
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The evaluation method of college teachers' morality considering intelligent emotion recognition and data mining algorithm.
Applied Artificial Intelligence. 2024, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p1-23. 23p.
The core of teaching consists of four basic values: dignity, truthfulness, fairness, responsibility & freedom. All teaching is founded on ethics – whether it be the teacher-student relationship, pluralism, or a teacher's relationship with their work. This article combines intelligent emotion detection technology and a data mining algorithm to develop a model for evaluating college professors' morals to discover an effective way to do so. This study examines the moral hazard game model of concealed behaviors of instructors with overconfidence in four risk preference combinations based on fair fundamental assumptions and comparisons with rational teachers with the same risk preference. In addition, this research formulates the ideal incentive contract for each circumstance. It creates a model of the assessment system of college professors' morality in conjunction with their real teaching environment. In addition, the simulation model is used to assess the influence of the assessment system on the morality of college instructors. The experimental investigation indicates that the assessment technique of college professors' morality presented in this work, taking intelligent emotion detection and data mining algorithm into account, has some influence. The model and data mining algorithm are applied to evaluate college teachers' morality, the method effect is statistically evaluated, and the results showing the superiority of the proposed method are obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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RESEARCHER ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA DATA: LESSONS FROM CLINICAL TRIAL DATA SHARING.
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Berkeley Technology Law Journal. 2024, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p111-205. 95p.
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Morten, Christopher J.;Nicholas, Gabriel;Viljoen, Salomé
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Berkeley Technology Law Journal. 2024, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p111-205. 95p.
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For years, social media companies have sparred with lawmakers over how much independen...
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RESEARCHER ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA DATA: LESSONS FROM CLINICAL TRIAL DATA SHARING.
Berkeley Technology Law Journal. 2024, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p111-205. 95p.
For years, social media companies have sparred with lawmakers over how much independent access to platform data they should provide researchers. Sharing data with researchers allows the public to better understand the risks and harms associated with social media, including areas such as misinformation, child safety, and political polarization. Yet researcher access is controversial. Privacy advocates and companies raise the potential privacy threats of researchers using such data irresponsibly. In addition, social media companies raise concerns over trade secrecy: the data these companies hold and the algorithms powered by that data are secretive sources of competitive advantage. This Article shows that one way to navigate this difficult strait is by drawing on lessons from the successful governance program that has emerged to regulate the sharing of clinical trial data. Like social media data, clinical trial data implicates both individual privacy and trade secrecy concerns. Nonetheless, clinical trial data's governance regime was gradually legislated, regulated, and brokered into existence, managing the interests of industry, academia, and other stakeholders. The result is a functionally successful (albeit imperfect) clinical trial data-sharing ecosystem. Part II sketches the status quo of researchers' access to social media data and provides a novel taxonomy of the problems that arise under this regime. Part III reviews the legal structures governing sharing of clinical trial data and traces the history of scandals, investigations, industry protest, and legislative response that gave rise to the mix of mandated sharing and experimental programs we have today. Part IV applies lessons from clinical trial data sharing to social media data and charts a strategic course forward. Three primary lessons emerge: first, the benefits of research on otherwise secret data are cascading and unpredictable; second, law without institutions to implement the law is insufficient; and, third, data access regimes must be tailored to the different sorts of data they make available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Affordances and Agency: Toward the Clarification and Integration of Fractured Concepts.
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MIS Quarterly. Dec2023, Vol. 47 Issue 4, pix-xx. 12p.
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Leonardi, Paul
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MIS Quarterly. Dec2023, Vol. 47 Issue 4, pix-xx. 12p.
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A guest editorial is presented by Paul Leonardi where he applies three concepts—afford...
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Affordances and Agency: Toward the Clarification and Integration of Fractured Concepts.
MIS Quarterly. Dec2023, Vol. 47 Issue 4, pix-xx. 12p.
A guest editorial is presented by Paul Leonardi where he applies three concepts—affordances, agency and imbrication—from his 2011 research paper “When Flexible Routines Meet Flexible Technologies: Affordance, Constraint, and the Imbrication of Human and Material Agencies” to the use of artificial intelligence in work.
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LEONARDI, Paul - ARTIFICIAL intelligence - TECHNOLOGICAL innovations - WORK environment - AGENCY theoryContent provider:
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User Surveys as Drivers of User Engagement and Service Improvement.
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Computers in Libraries. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p36-40. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram.
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Jamara, Winnie
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Computers in Libraries. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p36-40. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram.
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User Surveys as Drivers of User Engagement and Service Improvement.
Computers in Libraries. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p36-40. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram.
The article reports on the significance of user surveys in academic libraries, focusing on their role in assessing user satisfaction and driving engagement and service improvement. The discussion emphasizes the need for libraries, like the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), to adopt feedback loops as a customer experience strategy to enhance services, gather meaningful insights, and prove their value in a competitive landscape.
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ACADEMIC libraries - CONSUMER attitudes - LIBRARY public services - QUALITY assurance - RESOURCE allocation - CUSTOMER satisfactionContent provider:
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10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024.
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MIT Technology Review. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p23-29. 7p. 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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Heaven, Will Douglas;Regalado, Antonio;Crownhart, Casey;Honan, Mat;Kim, Jun...
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MIT Technology Review. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p23-29. 7p. 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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This article presents 10 groundbreaking technologies across various fields. It explore...
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10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024.
MIT Technology Review. Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p23-29. 7p. 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
This article presents 10 groundbreaking technologies across various fields. It explores the impact of AI, specifically generative-AI tools like ChatGPT, which have transformed the industry. The article also discusses the first gene-editing treatment for sickle-cell disease using CRISPR technology, offering hope for patients. Additionally, it delves into the use of heat pumps to decarbonize buildings and manufacturing, as well as the emergence of decentralized social media platforms as alternatives to Twitter. Enhanced geothermal systems are also highlighted for their potential to unlock more geothermal energy sources. The article further examines weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, which are gaining popularity as potential solutions to the obesity crisis in the US. While these drugs can help individuals lose a significant amount of weight, they have side effects and are costly, often not covered by insurance plans. Nevertheless, weight-loss drugs have the potential to improve the health of many and alleviate symptoms of heart failure. [Extracted from the article]
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This artist is dominating AI-generated art. He's not happy about it.
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MIT Technology Review. Nov/Dec2022, Vol. 125 Issue 6, p9-10. 2p. 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
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Heikkilä, Melissa
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This artist is dominating AI-generated art. He's not happy about it.
MIT Technology Review. Nov/Dec2022, Vol. 125 Issue 6, p9-10. 2p. 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
The article focuses on the concerns of Polish digital artist Greg Rutkowski on his dominance in the artificial intelligence(AI)-generated art world. Topics discussed include the painting styles being used by Rutkowski in his illustrations for digital games, the use of the open-source AI art generator Stable Diffusion by digital artists like Rutkowski, and the impact of the growth in AI art and copyright issues on Rutkowski and the rest of digital artists.
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AMAZON UNPACKED A-Z.
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Fast Company. Nov2021, Issue 247, p42-93. 21p. 4 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Graph, 14 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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Harris, Ainsley;Wilson, Mark;McCracken, Harry;Zara, Christopher;Schulte, Er...
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Fast Company. Nov2021, Issue 247, p42-93. 21p. 4 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Graph, 14 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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AMAZON UNPACKED A-Z.
Fast Company. Nov2021, Issue 247, p42-93. 21p. 4 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Graph, 14 Cartoon or Caricatures.
This equals 16 square miles, or a quarter of the size of Washington, D.C. 50% Amount by which Amazon increased its fulfillment and logistics square footage in 2020 21M Total owned square footage in 2020; roughly 450 acres, or 341 football fields •••••••••• •••••••••• •••••••••• •••••••••• •••••••••• •••••••••• • 611 Number of physical Amazon stores in North America, including Whole Foods M Medical (\'me-di-kel\) Two years ago, Amazon introduced a primary care product for its Seattle-based workers called Amazon Care, which includes video appointments, prescription drug delivery, and even home visits. A complete guide to Amazon's staggeringly large and ever-mutating domain, most of which you can't even see. According to research firm Canalys, the company accounts for 31% of the market for cloud services, well ahead of second-place Microsoft Azure at 22%; Google Cloud is a distant third, with 8%. Those dependable returns aren't just about making investors happy : Without the bankroll provided by AWS, Amazon wouldn't be able to uphold the values that Jeff Bezos made central to the company's identity - invention, long-term planning, the defying of conventional wisdom - at least not on as grand a scale in so many different fields. [Extracted from the article]
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FORGERY - CONSUMER behavior - ANTITRUST law - LOW earth orbit satellitesContent provider:
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SKIN IN THE GAME: THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POTENTIAL OF DECENTRALIZED AUTONOMOUS ORGANIZATIONS.
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MIS Quarterly. Mar2024, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p245-271. 27p.
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Wong Ellinger, Eleunthia;Wayne Gregory, Robert;Mini, Tobias;Widjaja, Thomas...
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MIS Quarterly. Mar2024, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p245-271. 27p.
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Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)--collectively owned human-machine system...
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SKIN IN THE GAME: THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POTENTIAL OF DECENTRALIZED AUTONOMOUS ORGANIZATIONS.
MIS Quarterly. Mar2024, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p245-271. 27p.
Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)--collectively owned human-machine systems deployed on a blockchain that self-govern through smart contracts and the voluntary contributions of autonomous community members--exhibit the potential to facilitate collective action in managing digital commons. Yet the promise of decentralization and collective action is difficult to sustain. To this end, this paper critically examines the transformational potential of DAOs in the case of decentralized finance. Using a polycentric governance lens, we contribute to the literature on technology-enabled forms of organizing with a model explaining the transformational potential of DAOs to facilitate collective action in digital commons. Our study highlights that (1) DAOs are a new form of organizing enabled by blockchain technology in which individuals are free to pursue their objectives within a general system of rules enforced by smart contracts, (2) collective action for managing digital commons can be sustained through a set of three mechanisms--sustained participation, collective direction, and scaled organizing, and (3) DAOs tend to strike a balance between centralized and fully decentralized or community-based governance by implementing a polycentric governance system involving a combination of human and machine agency that creates skin in the game. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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DECENTRALIZATION in management - BLOCKCHAINS - HUMAN-machine systems - COLLECTIVE action - FINANCIAL managementContent provider:
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A confessional account of community entry: doing critically reflexive ICT4D work in a deep rural community in South Africa* .
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Information Technology for Development. Jul2018, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p482-510. 29p. 1 Diagram.
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Krauss, Kirstin E. M.
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A confessional account of community entry: doing critically reflexive ICT4D work in a deep rural community in South Africa* .
Information Technology for Development. Jul2018, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p482-510. 29p. 1 Diagram.
In this paper I reflect on the community entry phases of doing a critical ethnography in a traditional Zulu community in a deep rural part of South Africa. I present my reflections in the form of confessional narratives on community entry and on how an Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) project was introduced in the community. Drawing on a basic principle of doing social science research, I ask: In what ways should I achieve self-emancipation, in order to ensure the on-going emancipation and empowerment of the people I engage with? I also ask: How should one do critically reflexive community entry and ICT4D project introduction in communities that embrace a people-orientated worldview? The paper is practice-orientated in that it demonstrates critical self-reflexive community entry in a particular ICT4D project situation, how community entry encounters informed follow-up work, and how cultural interpreters empowered me to do community entry successfully. Methodologically, the paper contributes by demonstrating the value of using narrative examples to represent virtuoso expertise of how I developed knowledge of self-reflexivity while excavating hidden social meanings from an ICT4D project situation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
