Cyber attacks are increasing. What might be done about this, by technologists, by citizens, or by nation states?
Category: Societal Impact
Event – John Villasenor and cryptocurrencies
By ieeessit on March 13th, 2014 in Societal Impact
Please join us at 4PM EDT on March 17 for a discussion on cryptocurrencies with John Villasenor, a non-resident senior fellow… Read More
The Citizen Surveillance State
By laurajacob on April 19th, 2013 in Privacy & Security, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Like everyone, I listened to the news about the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday afternoon with horror. I’m not from… Read More
Food Technology
By laurajacob on April 15th, 2013 in Ethics, Health & Medical, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
My boyfriend just gave me a sous vide machine. So of course, I spent hours today reading not just about… Read More
wait, 3-d printing organs?
By laurajacob on April 9th, 2013 in Health & Medical, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Several years ago, a relative of mine needed a liver transplant. While she did ultimately receive one, she was one… Read More
The digital divide – wait, there are people who don’t have broadband?
By laurajacob on March 29th, 2013 in Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
I saw this on PBS and was reminded with a shock that there are still Americans (and lots of people… Read More
The future of 3-D Printing
By laurajacob on March 11th, 2013 in Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
A good friend of mine is a pretty active hobbyist 3-D printer. He has two of the things – and… Read More
Matt Barth
By Jim Isaak on November 9th, 1926 in
2014 – 2015 IEEE ITSS President 2013 IEEE ITSS President Elect Other Related Activities/Interests Social impacts of intelligent transportation, automated… Read More
Paul Cunningham
By Jim Isaak on June 10th, 1925 in
Paul Cunningham Dublin, Leinster; Ireland SSIT Volunteer since: 2.013 SSIT Roles 2013 – 2016: Chair, UK & Ireland Chapter 2016… Read More
Philip Hall
By Jim Isaak on November 8th, 1920 in
Homebase location * Ann Arbor, Michigan USA Email philip@faerberhall.com SSIT Roles (and years) * 2013-15 DL 2013-17 BoG Member 2015… Read More
Jerry Hudgins
By Jim Isaak on March 9th, 1920 in
Homebase location * Lincoln, Nebraska USA Email j.hudgins@ieee.org SSIT Roles (and years) * 2014-15 BoG member 2014 Society Treasurer Relevant IEEE Roles… Read More
Mr. Jim Isaak
By Jim Isaak on February 10th, 1919 in
SSIT Roles: Vice President, 2015; Blog master 2014-present IEEE Roles: SSIT Board (elected or appointed), IEEE Director, Member IEEE Technical… Read More
Ranjit Nair
By Jim Isaak on June 11th, 1915 in
Homebase location * Kerala, India Email ranju@ieee.org SSIT Roles (and years) * Young Professionals Representative (2014-) Relevant IEEE Roles Member, IEEE EAB… Read More
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