![[Review] Hardware: The Definitive SF Works of Chris Foss](https://www.futureconscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ChrisFossBookCover-125x125.jpg)
A detailed review of Hardware: The Definitive SF Works of Chris Foss. If you’ve ever wondered why science fiction paperbacks from the 70s and 80s often shared a similar look then Hardware: The Definitive SF Works of Chris Foss will show you exactly why.… Continue Reading
UK Riots: Are We Limiting Our Understanding of Violence?
Violence is both visible and invisible, but the response to the UK riots at the moment is one that only ever refers to visible manifestations with the term ‘violence’. To do this helps to legitimise the forms of violence that are invisible.… Continue Reading
![[Review] Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku](https://www.futureconscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/MichioKaku_commons-125x125.jpg)
[Review] Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku
The latest book ‘Physics of the Future’ from the renowned physicist Michio Kaku explores the future of technology and how it will impact our lives. This review covers the book from the perspective of a futurist, seeing if it asks the right questions or merely relies on our wonder for things unknown.… Continue Reading
Hack the Planet! LulzSec, Anonymous and the Call for Accountability
The recent focus on hacker group LulzSec, as well as the amorphous Anonymous, has led to renewed scrutiny on the activities of hacktivists and calls for greater protection from them by the authorities; but it is important for future discussion to revolve around corporate and government accountability and transparency as well.… Continue Reading
Taking Control of Your Digital Footprint
Being aware of the information about us that is publicly available is going to become an increasingly important skill to develop, and part of this awareness is an understanding of just where and how you can control these elements.… Continue Reading
It’s Time to Live Below the Line
The Live Below the Line campaign, which in the UK is taking place between May 2nd – 6th, asks us to live on just £1 a day for food and drink in an attempt to raise awareness about extreme poverty and also raise some money for charity along the way.… Continue Reading