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Book Inspired Post 2
Failure is a key part of progress. We have all probably heard that many, many times in our lives. Yet we associate failure with fear…
MacKay Killian
Dec 12, 2020
Apple's Design Approach
Steve Job famously said Microsoft has no taste. That Microsoft doesn't think of anything original. I do agree with his statement, I think…
MacKay Killian
Dec 12, 2020
Let the Public do the Job | Smallish Post 5
There is power in giving public the access to tools. Once one of the earliest computers became available in homes, naturally people like…
MacKay Killian
Dec 12, 2020
Out of Thin Air| Smallish Post 4
There are two types of innovations. The ground breaking discovery, and the application of an existing innovation. People like Edison and…
MacKay Killian
Dec 12, 2020
Giants vs Startups| Post 3
Technology industry has grown exponentially thanks to many startups coming up with an innovative idea and making it a reality. We see…
MacKay Killian
Dec 12, 2020
Book Inspired post 1
Privacy is almost a myth now. Privacy plays many different roles. It protects people from public shaming. It helps people feel safe. It…
MacKay Killian
Dec 12, 2020
My Position on Censorship on Social Media
MacKay Killian
Dec 12, 2020
A new way to read
When I think about the availability of literature, it is very unique to be living in this day when we literally will never run out of…
MacKay Killian
Dec 7, 2020
The Next Step of Inclusion
I think society has come a long way when it comes to including all people from deifferent backgrounds in workforces. I am not trying to…
MacKay Killian
Dec 7, 2020
Smallish Post 16
The music industry is truly a place where copyright and its implementation gets very messy. There seems to be a difficulty drawing the…
MacKay Killian
Dec 7, 2020
Literary Extravaganza
Literary Extravaganza
Here is my Haiku:
MacKay Killian
Dec 7, 2020
Where everything mixes | Smallish Post 15
In the old days, if you wanted to buy music you would go to the record store, If you wanted to rent a movie you would go to a DVD rental…
MacKay Killian
Nov 9, 2020
New things mean more new things | Current Event 3
One beautiful thing about technological (or any) advancement, is that when one company bring something special to the market, it affects…
MacKay Killian
Nov 9, 2020
More on Cancel Culture | Smallish Post 14
If I had to introduce myself in 60 seconds, I would talk about where I am from, what my profession is and perhaps if time allows I would…
MacKay Killian
Nov 9, 2020
What is the end goal? | Smallish Post
Technology keeps evolving, at a faster and faster pace. When I look at how far AI has come, I question what the end goal of the…
MacKay Killian
Nov 9, 2020
How the internet changed humor | Smallish Post 11
In a divided world, the internet offers somethings that brings people together. Cat videos and Memes. While the internet is a place where…
MacKay Killian
Nov 9, 2020
Tech can overcomplicate life | Smallish
I am a big fan of technology in general, and there is no doubt that technology has made life easier in many ways. I think it is safe to…
MacKay Killian
Nov 9, 2020
It’s too late for that | Smallish Post #9
Privacy on the internet is surely an important topic these days. There are so many bad guys trying to steal our social security number…
MacKay Killian
Nov 9, 2020
The power of accusation on the Internet
The internet has been no doubt a blessing to many. The advanced technology and the convienece to life it brings is truly amazing. However…
MacKay Killian
Nov 2, 2020
Our lives in the hands of technology
I can’t imagine what it would’ve been like to drive everywhere without my iPhone. My iPhone is being used for music, listening to books…
MacKay Killian
Oct 20, 2020
A thought on numbers and social media.
Everything is shown in numbers these days. Even things that we can’t count. My GPA shows how “smart” I am, likes on that instagram post…
MacKay Killian
Oct 5, 2020
What privacy do we have?
In this modern age, do we really have privacy? Do we really have a say on what information is out on the internet? When I see new updates…
MacKay Killian
Sep 13, 2020
Technology sometimes makes us move backwards.
Sometimes I feel technology makes us go backwards in our progress as a society. In the recent years, everything in life has become…
MacKay Killian
Sep 13, 2020
How much say do we have in policy making for Big Tech Advancements?
In the recent years, online ordering systems have exponentially improved. Today, companies like Amazon and FedEx are looking at delivery…
MacKay Killian
Sep 3, 2020
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