Chartered flights during civil unrest
After the failed coup attempt in Turkey, I'm surprised that I didn't see any advertisements for last-minute chartered flights to bypass flying through Istanbul. Many passengers »
Text message verifications for credit card transactions
In other countries, people are used to receiving text messages after each of their credit card transactions. Given that this helps alert people to possible fraud, »
Effective referenda
With limited time for research, it's no wonder that voters unintentionally vote against their own interests. Because each side only highlights its benefits, often even conscientious »
Counter-factual novels
The Man In The High Castle has made me start thinking about other counter-factual storylines that would make us examine the world around us differently. There »
Surgeon General warnings on technology
As people become increasingly addicted to consumer electronics, it's time for the Surgeon General to issue warnings about their potentially detrimental side effects. In the same »
Customizing English class
From a young age, math classes are tracked to group students who are more and less comfortable with numbers. This helps teachers better engage students and »
Professional women's volleyball
Ultimately, when given the choice between going to watch male and female athletes, people tend to prefer watching men, with the notable exceptions of tennis, Olympic »
Additional personal foul for overtime
While limiting the number of fouls that a player can commit during regulation helps ensure fair play, I think that it has unintended consequences if a »
Gender on seating charts
In Peru, when you select the seat with Movil Tours, the seating chart shows you which seats are currently assigned to male and female passengers. Airlines »
Cyber service academy
The next iteration of the National Security Act of 1947 should reflect the growing importance of cybersecurity. In the past, the establishment of the Merchant Marine »