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Articles by Zach Varnell
Can’t. Will. Did.: How One Teacher-Mountaineer Is Bringing Social-Emotional Learning Outdoors
By: Zach Varnell In August 2021, on the West Ridge of Mount Stuart in Washington State, Kimber Cross was running out of time, water, and altitude. Off-route in 97-degree heat, her heart rate had climbed to 180 beats per minute. Her climbing partner — a trained EMT and firefighter — pressed the SOS button on their GPS tracker. What followed was a 15-hour rescue involving two teams, 20 rappels, and an airlift. Kimber made a full recovery. And the experience never left her.
"Vibe Hacking" and the Rise of the AI-Augmented Attacker
The Arms Race Just Got a Neural Network Artificial intelligence was supposed to be cybersecurity’s great equalizer, the magic bullet to give defenders the competitive advantage they've been chasing. Rapid detection, intelligent triage, and lightning-fast responses promised security teams the upper hand in the constant arms race against cybercriminals. And sure, defenders have seen some improvements. But the defenders aren’t the only ones reaping the rewards of these shiny new toys.
A ‘smart city’ is a city plagued by high taxes and central planning
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A 'smart city' is a city plagued by high taxes and central planning
The term “smart city” conjures images of futuristic utopias where technology seamlessly enhances our daily lives. Traffic flows like a symphony, garbage trucks only show up when needed, and potholes fill themselves while apologizing for the inconvenience. But peel back the glossy veneer, and you’ll find that these so-called smart initiatives are often just a new way to nickel-and-dime residents. Let’s take a tour through the cityscape of this digital pickpocketing.
Are smart cities just another way to nickel-and-dime us?
The most recent presidential debate allowed American voters to compare the policies and rhetoric of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. There was a lot of posturing and insulting, but below it all were comments on foreign policy which must be addressed.
Efficiency at What Cost? Smart Cities and the Surveillance Creep
In cities and towns across the nation, our communities are being transformed by the implementation of so-called “smart” technologies said to create more efficient, safe, and sustainable environments. These smart cities use a range of devices such as cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence to attempt central management of everything from traffic and public safety to environmental monitoring. It’s not something out of George Orwell’s daydreams; it’s happening now.
Joshua Smith Announces Candidacy Against Incumbent Claire Celsi for Iowa State Senate District 16
WEST DES MOINES, IA — Joshua Smith, a blue collar veteran and father of seven, has declared his candidacy for Iowa’s State Senate District 16, positioning himself as a stark contrast to the incumbent, Senator Claire Celsi. Smith, known for his grassroots activism and commitment to libertarian principles, is challenging what he describes as Celsi’s alignment with expansive government and socialist agendas.
The Cornfield Coup: Chase Oliver Triumphs in Iowa Libertarian Caucus
In an Iowa Field of Dreams, a Libertarian Sows Seeds of Change Here’s a news flash that might just make you drop your government-subsidized corn cob right out of your mouth: Chase Oliver has clinched victory in the Iowa Libertarian Caucuses. Yes, you heard it right. In Iowa, the land where corn is king and politics is, well, usually about as exciting as watching that corn grow, this news is stirring more than just the prairie winds.
One School’s Experience with Distance Learning: Why Personalized Learning Is The Way Forward
By: Zach Varnell On March 13, 2020,along with approximately 1.5 Billion students across the globe, we closed our school and dove headfirst into ‘distance learning.’ What we as a school decided on in those first few weeks was that more than anything, students needed anything that resembled normality. Teaching is a highly relational act, and if we couldn’t be there in person we knew that our students wanted at least to see their teacher’s faces every day.
Own Your Title: Why It's Time To Call Yourself An Artist
If you’re in the process of trying to become a working artist, is it okay to start calling yourself one? Impostor Syndrome — the feeling that your success at various ventures is a fluke or a mistake, rather than the product of your own competence — is a real struggle for creative people. According to studies dating back to the 1970s, up to 70% of people, at some point, feel like they are walking frauds within their field.
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