The truth lies somewhere between "Google is making us stupid" and "the Internet will liberate humanity."
By David Brin Dec 23, 2008
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BASIC used to be on every computer a child touched -- but today there's no easy way for kids to get hooked on programming.
By David Brin
September 14, 2006
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In the brave new future, Big Brother will watch our every move. But that's OK, because we'll be watching him too.
By David Brin
August 4, 2004
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"The Lord of the Rings" is lovingly crafted, seductive -- and profoundly backward-looking. Why not look at things through the Dark Lord's eye for a change?
By David Brin
December 17, 2002
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David Brin doesn't know a damn thing about "Lord of the Rings." Plus: Say what you want about "Adaptation" but lay off Wes Anderson.
December 19, 2002
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"Star Trek" is no more utopia than "Star Wars"; Cintra should try looking in the wrong places.
Letters to the Editor
June 23, 1999
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A science-fiction author scours the new "Star Wars" film for signs of intelligent life.
By David Brin
June 15, 1999
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Why is George Lucas peddling an elitist, anti-democratic agenda under the guise of escapist fun?
By David Brin
June 15, 1999
Is the Web helping us evolve?
Why Johnny can't code
Three cheers for the Surveillance Society!
J.R.R. Tolkien -- enemy of progress
How the World Works
War Room
Broadsheet