Technology is currently one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives, our economies, our politics, and even our sense of identity and reality. Cultural institutions cannot remain outside of that conversation. If museums are places where society reflects on itself, then they must engage with the technologies that are actively transforming it.
Pixar's first teaser for on November 11 begins with the arrival of an ominous package. Our old friends Woody, Buzz, Slinky Dog, and Jessie cower in fear. "Hi, I'm Lilypad," a tablet says. "Let's play." It's a clear reference to the iPad and Kindle Fire obsession of the current era, dressed up as a LeapFrog LeapPad. The villainous screen is voiced by Greta Lee - going from playing an evil AI version of herself on The Morning Show to playing an evil iPad.
A recent letter from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) encouraged industry leaders to streamline and enhance product recall communications, highlighting the need for industry and government systems to transform and evolve to deliver timely updates to the public. As part of the letter, the FDA recommended a strategic overhaul for communications strategies leveraging cutting-edge technologies to collect, analyze, and disseminate recall information.
Stephen Colbert commented on Donald Trump's campaign promises, stating, "Trump got elected last year by making two promises: racism and bringing down inflation using racism. So far, not so great as thanks in part to Trump's tariffs, inflation increased in June to 2.7%." This highlights the ironic consequences of Trump's policies on domestic inflation and socioeconomic issues, suggesting a disconnect between expectations and reality in economic outcomes.