Reality Check

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Nov 082008
 

Here’s a nifty little idea: http://www.susannahertrich.com/html/realitychecking.html.

It’s a display which contrasts perceived v.s. actual risk. I think the visualization is quite nice, showing how much we, as a society, fear things that are highly unlikely. I really like their proposal …

Smart shoe can keep you on your toes!

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Sep 102008
 

If your ipod is lonely, consider getting a ishoe. The ishoe is an insole that contains sensors that measure how well a person is balancing. If the sensors note that sway is increasing and balance is decreasing, they can let …