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Comicpalooza Features Three Distinct Film Festivals

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 25, 2018 · We learn that popular culture of sci-fi and fantasy encompasses movies, books, and games as well, the convention plays host to a variety of experiences for attendees, including a number of film festivals.

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The Father Of The Internet Sees His Invention Reflected Back Through A ‘Black Mirror’

LAURA SYDELL, NPR

Posted on February 20, 2018 · The titans of Silicon Valley have a grand vision of the future. But they have a tendency to miss the downside of their inventions — think cybercrime and online harassment

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Posted on November 24, 2017 · Sidewalk Labs, a sibling company to Google, plans to redevelop Toronto's waterfront as a high-tech, livable lab. Some residents wonder what a data-driven development could mean for privacy.

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