Category Archives: Technology

“No Weapon Shall Prosper,” the Book

Posted on 03-February-2012 by

According to Peggy Fletcher Stack writing in the sltrib (1 Feb 2012): Late last year, the [LDS] Church’s publishing arm, Deseret Book, put out No Weapon Shall Prosper:  New Light on Sensative Issues to address some of the hot-button issues … Continue reading →

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Anarcho-Transhumanism

Posted on 24-January-2012 by

I’ve always considered myself a bit of a non-violent anarchist.  I’m extremely cynical about the value of organizations, particularly in an era when it’s easy to self-organize around specific tasks.  Most mature organizations seem to degenerate into self-preservation activities (including assimilation).  … Continue reading →

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Mormon Transhumanist Association’s April 2012 Conference

Posted on 02-January-2012 by

The 2012 conference of the Mormon Transhumanist Association will be held on 6 April 2012 at the Salt Lake City Public Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. The conference will be open to the public. Speakers will address the themes … Continue reading →

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Uganda: In the News

Posted on 20-November-2011 by

Uganda continues to stay in the news for a variety of reasons.  The three articles quoted below are about as diverse as you can get: According to Time magazine’s “The 50 Best Inventions of the Year” (28 Nov 2011):  The Digital … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs’ Presentation Secrets

Posted on 11-November-2011 by

I’m, by no means, a gifted public speaker or presenter.  I struggle mightily.  But for my work, I need to make presentations frequently.  Most of us have to make dog-and-pony shows at one time or another, whether in church, or at work, … Continue reading →

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Another Idea for Family Home Evening

Posted on 09-November-2011 by

According to Fareed Zakaria writing in Time magazine (14 Nov 2011): Sal Khan accidently created what might well be a new way of teaching.  Seven years ago, the MIT graduate was helping his cousin, who lived across the US, with … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Cannon: Mormonism and Transhumanism

Posted on 17-October-2011 by

This is a short exerpt from a published conversation between Ben Goertzel and Lincoln Cannon (president of the Mormon Transhumanist Association): Ben:  You’re a very well educated, scientifically and technically literate guy.  How can you believe that crazy stuff (Mormonism)? … Continue reading →

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Water Treatment: Forward Osmosis

Posted on 28-September-2011 by

Osmosis is the transport of water across a selectively permeable membrane from a region of higher water chemical potential to a region of lower water chemical potential.  And Forward Osmosis (FO), according to Wikipedia is:    . . . an … Continue reading →

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Water and Energy Modules for Navajo Outposts

Posted on 27-September-2011 by

On August 12th, I was given a tour of a solar-powered water and energy supply module designed to provide modern amenities for Navajos living in isolated locales in the Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.  The demonstration unit was designed and … Continue reading →

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Water Conservation: Toilet-to-Tap Taboo

Posted on 26-September-2011 by

On a recent Saturday Night Live skit (23 Sep 2011), Steve Martin interrupted an Alec Baldwin monologue to tell him he needed a steroid test before he could host the program.  Alec goes behind a screen and comes back with … Continue reading →

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