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March 2015

Social and Economic Sustainability.

Vol. 34, No. 1

As we strive to mainstream alternate energy sources and make them accessible in resource poor communities [4], how do we think beyond the technological and economic dimensions and ensure respect for social, political, and environmental imperatives?

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• We Are Becoming Enslaved by Our Technology – Ruminations on the IQ2 Debate by Jeff Robbins Posted in: Editorial & Opinion, Human Impacts - At the IQ2 Debate, asking, are we becoming enslaved by technology? [1], the negative side (the side that was cheerleading… ...  Read More
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