by Bennat Berger | Mar 20, 2018 | Technology
“Truth is stranger than fiction.” One would think Mark Twain’s famous rule would apply to New York City as much, if not more than, any place else in the world. But when it comes to science fiction, oddly it doesn’t. The internet is full of articles about sci-fi movies...
by Bennat Berger | Mar 12, 2018 | Culture, Current Events, Technology
If you’re anything like me, you’re equal parts fascinated and befuddled by the evolving world of cryptocurrency, and Bitcoin in particular. For those of us used to paper and plastic, the idea of a decentralized, digital payment can seem pretty pie in the sky. But many...
by Bennat Berger | Jan 19, 2018 | Technology
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been around for more than a century, but have only been recently adopted as the vehicle of the future. Their rise comes as more people become conscientious about the devastating effects of fuel emissions and seeking out alternative fuel...
by Bennat Berger | Jan 2, 2018 | Culture, Current Events, Technology, Urban Planning
Technology has brought us countless conveniences. Order an Uber with a few clicks. Tell Alexa you want a pizza. Let Google Assistant direct you to the nearest coffee shop. All that’s nice, isn’t it? But tech can (and is) doing much more important things. One crucial...
by Bennat Berger | Sep 19, 2017 | Technology
Seniors and disabled people have specific living space challenges. Luckily, technology makes things easier. When it comes to safety and accessibility, not all homes are created equal. In fact, a recent New York Times article highlights the difficulties of “aging in...
by Bennat Berger | Aug 17, 2017 | Culture, Technology, Urban Planning
When the City Museum of New York held an exhibition on Manhattan’s layout, they named it the “Greatest Grid” because of the importance of planning in Manhattan’s success. Urban planning as a profession only developed in the 1800s, around the time the Manhattan grid...
