“She was complaining to her friend that the like-count on the first photo of the baby wasn’t high enough.” Despite the countless articles teaching us how to think critically, there doesn’t seem to be that many media literate people around. Ted Bauer suggests it’s likely because people are unable and unwilling to learn because there’s no dopamine rush that comes with being critical; people will act in ways that net them the most reactions, which critical thinking rarely provides.
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Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
