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How Bitcoin Is Used to Promote Human Rights: Stories From Activists and Refugees
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by the Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein and Syrian entrepreneur Moe Ghashim to discuss how cultural context shapes the way people view bitcoin, including stories from the Middle East. дальше »
2020-2-18 17:00 | |
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What the Wild History of Digital Currency Tells Us About The Future
An interview with Finn Brunton, the author of two books about the cultural history of digital currencies. дальше »
2019-12-11 19:30 | |
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Zolothon: Run for trust and transparency
A blockchain-driven gaming platform Zolo Poker, is organizing a marathon in association with Rendezvous, IIT Delhi. Zolo Poker is one of the first gaming companies to have incorporated blockchain technology to build decentralized games. дальше »
2019-9-30 10:30 | |
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Should We Worry About Institutions and Intermediaries Holding Bitcoin? Yes
bitcoin is a cultural movement. bitcoin is for people. bitcoin is about principles. …or at least, this is the proposition that CoinShares Chief Strategy Officer, Meltem Demirors, put forward in a recent Twitter thread. дальше »
2019-9-28 17:40 | |
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Google thinks it wasn’t sexist to give its voice assistant a female voice
Last year, a study by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) argued that voice assistants like Google’s perpetuate “harmful gender bias” and suggests women should be there to assist rather than be assisted. дальше »
2019-9-20 17:19 | |
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North Korea Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency to Bypass Economic Sanctions
A North Korean official claims that a Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) cryptocurrency is on the horizon. According to a delegate for the Committee for Cultural Relations, Alejandro Cao de Benós, the country plans to forge a token backed by a physical commodity like gold and the digital asset’s main purpose will be used […] The post North Korea Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency to Bypass Economic Sanctions appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-9-19 19:10 | |
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Amazon’s Alexa assistant now speaks Hindi
Amazon officially today announced support for Hindi in its Alexa virtual assistant, allowing users to issue voice commands in the fourth most spoken language in the world. The new Hindi experience is available on all Echo voice-controlled smart speakers, and can be turned on by changing the language setting in the Alexa app. дальше »
2019-9-18 10:49 | |
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Will The Office Survive Its Painful Peacock Purgatory?
Six years after its last episode aired on NBC, and eight years after Steve Carrell’s exit turned the show into the broadcast equivalent of Shaquille O’Neal’s post-Miami Heat NBA career, The Office is enjoying an unexpected cultural renaissance. дальше »
2019-9-18 19:48 | |
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This sting ray-shaped vibrator is the non-gendered future of sex toys
Throughout history, the sex toy industry has been traditionally dominated by men. The lack of female and non-binary influence in the design of sex toys has led to the idea that it’s a simple game of “one-size-fits-all,” which obviously isn’t the case. дальше »
2019-8-5 16:35 | |
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Google 3D-prints replica of historic Assyrian statue destroyed by ISIS in 2015
Ordinary people weren’t the only victims of ISIS. The terror group also waged war on humanity’s cultural heritage, destroying ancient libraries, monuments, and statues. And now, thanks to the magic of technology, they’re coming back. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:00 | |
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The Politicization of Money: Crypto as a Safeguard Against Economic Propaganda
Money has come a long way since its origins. From cowry shells to crypto, transferable, divisible, and economically sound means of exchange have been adopted by market actors everywhere. Modern history has brought us to a dangerous place, however, a cultural climate where politics and bad economics have co-opted monetary utility in the name of […] The post The Politicization of Money: Crypto as a Safeguard Against Economic Propaganda appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-6-27 18:40 | |
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Fewer parents are naming their kids Alexa or Siri
Picking a name for your kid can be a long and difficult process. You have to take into account factors like the name’s sound, its meaning, its cultural connotations, and your family history. It’s a goddamn minefield and technology has only made it worse. дальше »
2019-6-12 16:01 | |
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Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter account allegedly hacked by Turkish group
Last night, a group of Turkish hackers took over Bollywood actor and Indian cultural icon Amitabh Bachchan‘s Twitter account, and posted tweets about the purportedly harsh treatment Turkish soccer players have faced at the hands of Iceland recently. дальше »
2019-6-11 10:57 | |
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Elitist Jeff Bezos Splashes $80 Million on NY Pad as Ex-Wife Donates $18 Billion to Charity
By CCN: There are few people who represent elitist culture more than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. That’s not to take anything away from Jeff Bezos’ transformational accomplishments with Amazon. What matters when it comes to cultural elitism, though, is what one does when one becomes successful. дальше »
2019-6-5 13:32 | |
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If you work in tech, these cities give you the most bang for your buck
Thanks to globalization and the rise of the internet, we’ve become less and less bound to a particular location to live and work. Working remotely or actually moving to an entirely different part of the world for a job that more closely matches our skills and professional goals – or simply offers higher living standards – has never been easier. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:34 | |
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Insane UN Study Claims Siri & Alexa Need a #MeToo Moment
By CCN: In what only be described as political correctness gone insane, the United Nations issued a ridiculous report that claims Siri and Alexa are victims of sexual harassment and should launch their own #MeToo crusade. дальше »
2019-5-26 15:00 | |
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Technology and parenting: addressing the friction
Raising children has always been tough work. Whether in ancient Greece or modern America, there have always been distinct cultural challenges that come with parenting. Each generation of parents must deal with a new set of issues. дальше »
2019-5-22 17:49 | |
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DIPChain ICO
DIPChain aims to facilitate all advantages which the blockchain implementation may give in the area of valuing and trading art as well as funding and investing in artists and artworks. Possibilities of tracking and authenticity of art works can be obtained through blockchain system. дальше »
2019-5-16 17:03 | |
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An Embarrassing Typo on 400 Million $50 Australian Currency Notes Went Unnoticed for Six Months
By CCN: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made a serious spelling mistake that was printed on approximately 400 million $50 currency notes, of which 46 million are in circulation, adding up to roughly $1. дальше »
2019-5-13 09:30 | |
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Satoshi Website Triggers Countdown to ‘Live Unveiling’ of Bitcoin Creator
By CCN. com: Where’s Satoshi? Henry Ford fathered the auto industry, and Steve Jobs launched a cultural obsession with smartphones. Yet the crypto industry, now at $170 billion, doesn’t know who fathered Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-3 14:04 | |
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This Chrome plugin removes search bias to give women the visibility they deserve
Throughout history, women in STEM have contributed massively to build the world as we know it today — from Rosalind Franklin, a chemist whose research helped reveal the components of DNA, to Marie Curie, a physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:35 | |
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Credit Suisse Digital Assets Head: Culture Is Holding Back Wall Street From Embracing Blockchain
Emmanuel Aidoo, the head of digital market assets at Credit Suisse, explained that culture is holding back Wall Street banks from embracing blockchain technology. Mr. Aidoo said that during an interview with Business Insider on April 23. дальше »
2019-4-24 02:23 | |
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French minister supported the idea of Coinstelegram Group
As soon as it was known about the fire in Notre Dame, the Coinstelegram Group took the initiative to raise funds in favor of restoring this cultural monument of world significance. We offered to raise funds in cryptocurrencies, since it is convenient for all caring people in the world. There were concerns that the French […] дальше »
2019-4-19 11:56 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Venezuela’s suffering citizens receive helping hand from Bitcoin Interest [BCI]
The first picture that comes to anyone’s mind when you say ‘Venezuela’ is not of lush greenery or its abundant cultural diversity, but that of thousands of Bolivar notes strewn on the streets of Caracas, the capital city of the Nicolas Maduro-led country. дальше »
2019-4-10 17:45 | |
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DOOM speedrunning is a complicated, frustrating sport
Now, here’s a blast from the past. Remember DOOM? I’m talking about the one from 1993. For a lot of people – myself included – Carmack and Romero’s first-person shooter was a formative cultural experience, a bit like how LARPing Wolfenstein was for people born in the 1920’s. дальше »
2019-4-8 13:38 | |
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Amuse World Entertainment Platform – BitcoinExchangeGuide.com
What Is Amuse? Amuse is a blockchain-based platform that seeks to empower users to share value through production, cultivation, and dissemination of cultural and arts content that everyone seeking artistic value can enjoy. дальше »
2019-4-7 08:56 | |
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Mississippi Ranks Dead Last in US Scientific Innovation Rankings
A new report ranking all 50 U. S. states and Washington, D. C. in order of their innovativeness has ranked Mississippi as the least innovative state in the country, underlining the yawning cultural and economic chasm between the poorest and wealthiest areas of the country. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:09 | |
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“Remember Lads, Subscribe to PewDiePie”: We Need to Talk About How Domestic Terrorists are Created Online
When I was a wide-eyed 19 year-old sophomore at the University of Hull in 2009, I had a close friend and housemate whom we shall call ‘Harry. ’ Despite the wide cultural gap between this privileged Nigerian international student and the ‘third culture’ child of middle-class Chinese-Norwegian parents who spoke in an American accent, we bonded over our mutual love for girls, videogames, Chinese cuisine, internet culture and anime. дальше »
2019-3-17 12:42 | |
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How enterprise social media like Slack can improve well-being in the workplace
We live in a world where technology is increasingly ubiquitous and showing no signs of slowing down. Whether in our professional or personal lives, the always-on, always-connected nature of life in 2019 seems to be unavoidable. дальше »
2019-3-3 16:30 | |
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TikTok is under fire in India over alleged cyberbullying
Most of us know TikTok – the app that allows users to create 15-second videos – as a place for silly (and sometimes cringy) videos created by teenagers. But, there’s another side to it filled with sexually explicit content and cyberbullying. дальше »
2019-2-13 11:02 | |
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How Netflix is dominating the cultural conversation
Before the days of the internet, mobile phones and on-demand streaming services, there were only a handful of TV channels at our disposal. Movie premiers and new episodes of the latest must-watch TV show were affectionately referred to as event TV or water cooler moments that would be discussed the following day. дальше »
2019-2-4 17:09 | |
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Bitfury and Commons Foundation Set to Launch Bitcoin Transaction Processing Center in Paraguay
Bitfury, a highly-reputed firm dedicated to securing the Bitcoin blockchain, is collaborating with Commons Foundation, a Seoul-based organization focused on creating and implementing cultural, economic, and social peer-to-peer models. дальше »
2019-2-2 21:00 | |
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Harley-Davidson debuts its all-electric ‘LiveWire’ motorcycle at CES
Harley-Davidson today announced that it has started taking pre-orders for its first all-electric motorcycle, the LiveWire. For automakers, it’s a mad dash to the finish line in an attempt to compete with the likes of Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen and others. дальше »
2019-1-8 01:49 | |
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InnovaMinex is Using the Blockchain to Deliver Traceability to Precious Metals
A new business model that uses the blockchain is delivering traceability to precious metals. Even though precious metals such as gold and silver are scarce, they are also highly liquid. Not only do they have financial value, but they have cultural and emotional value too. дальше »
2019-1-4 14:00 | |
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Bitcoin Just Registered the Highest Trade Volume of its Whole History
Despite the statements of many skeptics who during the 2018 bearish streak said that Bitcoin is dead or useless, the reality, however, is that this year has demonstrated that cryptocurrencies are a cultural phenomenon that is becoming increasingly popular. дальше »
2018-12-22 08:48 | |
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Epic’s developers leave Unreal Tournament for younger, sexier Fortnite
Fortnite isn’t a game: it’s a phenomenon. Like “Back To The Future,” “The Simpsons,” and Pokemon, it’s transcended media and become a cultural icon. I can’t help but wonder how many of its 200 million registered players know anything about the game that came before it: Unreal Tournament (UT). дальше »
2018-12-6 23:52 | |
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Ethereum is an Institution Says the Oldest Presenter at Devcon
Devcon closed with a long perspective by Stewart Brand, the 79 year old who played a part in the 60s cultural revolution and the 70s+ code revolution, popularizing the term personal... The post Ethereum is an Institution Says the Oldest Presenter at Devcon appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-11-2 21:55 | |
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MediEvil the first of many PlayStation All-Stars that needs a remake
Sony today revealed the first trailer for the new MediEvil game, a full remake of the first game that arrived on the PlayStation 20 years ago. Bony protagonist Sir Dan reappears after nearly a decade of obscurity — and hopefully he’s the first of many of his fellows. дальше »
2018-10-31 20:52 | |
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A Week of Satoshi Pt.1: The Cultural and Economic Birthplace of Bitcoin
Modern man and woman are fundamentally tied to the standards, barriers, and incentives set out by most economic models. Paying a mortgage, student debt, and income taxes all contribute to the humanness of contemporary times. дальше »
2018-10-30 21:00 | |
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Is Social Media to Blame for Polarization in the United States?
Biohacking, a cultural movement that aims to democratize science and bring ivory tower knowledge as well as tools to the masses, can be interesting. So rather than tuning into one... The post Is Social Media to Blame for Polarization in the United States? appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-10-18 17:41 | |
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Rain Seeks To Become Persian Gulf's First Licensed Cryptocurrency Exchange
'Sandboxed' crypto exchange Rain attempts to be the region's first exchange with central bank approval. Distrust and cultural challenges, however, mean it has a steep hill to climb.
дальше »2018-10-11 23:22 | |
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1,000 Developers Hacking Ethereum in San Francisco
San Francisco, the centre of the 60s cultural revolution, is currently housing 1,000 developers who are plotting to hack eth at the Palace of Fine Arts. In a secret congregation,... The post 1,000 Developers Hacking Ethereum in San Francisco appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-10-7 19:56 | |
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No, blockchain can’t solve the Irish border problem
When Britain narrowly voted to leave the European Union in 2016, it opened a can of worms, the biggest of which was the Irish border. The United Kingdom shares a 310-mile land border with the Republic of Ireland. дальше »
2018-10-2 16:19 | |
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Brain Space ICO
Brain Space is a multi-platform that will simplify and expand the possibilities of IP registration and the further fate of the author of a work of any cultural theme and value. After the author completes the registration of intellectual property through our service, he will be given the maximum amount of leverage to globalize his product, both towards monetization, and in the direction of popularizing the product and entering the broader market. дальше »
2018-10-2 00:50 | |
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Is XRP Considered To Be The Next Bitcoin?
With XRP flying high this week, we want to explore some theories that point towards XRP being the next Bitcoin. Now I do have to define what I mean by this a little more clearly here – I’m not suggesting that XRP is going to become the next Bitcoin by value, or by use, however I am considering ideas that suggest XRP could become the next cultural icon as people simply get tired of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-21 13:00 | |
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Artists Celebrate Cultural Impact of Bitcoin with Digital Currency-Inspired Exhibition
To honour its 10th birthday, a group of artists from around the world are putting on an art exhibition exploring the cultural impact of Bitcoin. The “Art (r)Evolution” event will take place during the last week of September and first week of October in Paris, France. дальше »
2018-9-19 22:30 | |
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