Remarkable People
Technology has shaped our world in a countless ways. Here we celebrate the people who develop, distribute and push those technologies to unprecedented limits.
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Why Tim Berners-Lee didn't invent the internet
Whenever computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee makes the headlines, a significant minority of outlets inevitably, and wholly incorrectly, refer to him as “the inventor of the internet.” Here’s why they’re wrong. -
The curious case of the house with no knocker
What connects the America's Cup, a dinner in Egypt and a house with no knocker? The answer is a man called Robert, born 216 years ago today, and his ill-fated sail boat: a schooner by the name of Titania. -
Eric Brende: How much technology do we need for a good and happy life?
The Amish would be better off without so many horses, says this "technoskeptic" MIT graduate, who has dedicated his career to examining the 360-degree effects of technology on human life and happiness. -
Alex Chung: GIPHY has become the world’s #2 search engine
The second biggest search engine in the world isn’t about words or information, it’s about body language and emotional expression, and you’re probably using it daily without realizing it. -
Tragedy as Jessi Combs dies in jet car accident
TV star and racer dies in the prime of a life few would dare to live, driving a jet car that would freeze lesser mortals in fear. -
Interview: Semi-paralyzed wild man Tanner Godfrey prepares for a third UTV jumping world record
Twice now, Tanner Godfrey has jumped further in a UTV than anyone in history. Since he doesn't have full use of his legs, he's done it by literally poking the gas and brake pedals with a stick. And on Monday, armed with a new stick, he's lining up for the biggest jump of his life. This guy's nuts.
