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Source: http://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2015/01/09/the-internet-of-things The Internet of Things, despite not being new, is becoming a    very popular concept. It simplifies everyday life and makes it more pleasant. According to Cisco estimation, until 2018 the  Internet of Things will produce over 400 ZB per year. It means tremendous changes – not only for business but also for us. There are some pros and cons, which show it’s not only about living in  blissful idleness. Is the IoT equal to losing privacy? What is the Internet of things ? Source: http://www.recode.net/2015/1/15/ 11557782/a-beginners-guide-to-understanding -the-internet-of-things The main point in the IoT, described as “the Internet of future”, is not about devices, but about their potential – data that is collected and sent incessantly in our daily life. It’s about machine-to-machine communication or connecting devices over the Internet. Thanks to the IoT, smar...

I don’t watch TV much. But I have to say I’ve been watching some British television shows through the Internet lately. More accurately quiz shows starring mostly UK-based comedians. They are great especially when you have some free time and want to watch something that isn’t too engaging.                 There are obviously many good British TV shows. Some are getting quite big audiences also in Poland, but generally they tend to be overlooked in favor of their high budget, technically superior US rivals. I will present you some TV shows that you may like. Doctor Who Source https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NKcXCjF0-kc/maxresdefault.jpg I think I need to start with this one. It’s absolutely huge, easily one of the most famous British TV shows right now. It’s a science-fiction programme about adventures of the Doctor, a time-travelling humanoid alien that gets around in Tardis, a time machine that looks like...

Nowadays technical advancements are both rapid and unpredictable. New discoveries lead to a better understanding of the universe, but often are used for questionable inventions. To be fair, it has been happening for some time already. We all know about some discoveries that became dangerous “in the wrong hands” or researchers that were outcasts of the society, because of their scientific breakthroughs. Problems with the general public New scientific findings sometimes challenge our worldview. The problems arise especially when they contradict with people’s belief system.  Throughout history many discoveries got their authors or their proclaimers in real trouble.  Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/Copernican_heliocentrism_diagram-2.jpg Copernicus faced resistance in the scientific community of 16 th century when he proposed his heliocentric theory in “De revolutionibus orbium coelestium” (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres). Galile...

How the Internet destroys your brain Source: http://healthandbeautychronicles.com/food-that-can-destroy-your-brain-now Nowadays, more and more cases of depression are diagnosed in the younger generation. Has anyone thought about reasons? According to many researchers, online presence can lead to mental abnormalities. The   Internet can destroy your brain, bit by bit. There are some facts, which everybody should know. First of all, studies show strong connection between depression and the number of hours spent on the web. To prove it, psychologists examined 1319 people between the ages of 16 to 51. In general, they proved that people who use social media are more exposed to depression because of the pressure to be online and reply all the time. It makes the m sleep too short and have low self-esteem. Second, online socializing makes you insular. During face-to-face communication, the interaction isn’t based only on words but also on non-verbal cues. In some ...