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How VR—and Marvel Superheroes—Might Elicit Empathy

Posted by RCCT INC. on September 17, 2020

At WIRED’s virtual conference, actress Brie Larson, VR director Elijah Allan-Blitz, and Magic Labs Media founder Van Jones talked about their new short films.

WIRED25 Day 1: Be Empathetic to Each Other

Posted by RCCT INC. on September 17, 2020

Guests like Gabriela Cámara, Ghetto Gastro, Nia DaCosta, and Brie Larson discussed how to understand where others are coming from, whether through food or films.

A DHS Official Says He Was Punished for Not Pushing Trump’s Agenda

Posted by RCCT INC. on September 10, 2020

Brian Murphy says he was pressured to alter reports on Russia and white supremacy—and that he was fired for refusing to budge.

AI Ruined Chess. Now, It’s Making the Game Beautiful Again

Posted by RCCT INC. on September 10, 2020

A former world champion teams up with the makers of AlphaZero to test variants on the age-old game that can jolt players into creative patterns.

The FBI Botched Its DNC Hack Warning in 2016—but Says It Won’t Next Time

Posted by RCCT INC. on September 3, 2020

Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims.

The Flagrant Hypocrisy of Bungled College Reopenings

Posted by RCCT INC. on September 3, 2020

Higher education has ignored its main mission: to teach critical thinking. It’s time to take the adults back to school.

A California Wildfire Nearly Destroyed the Historic Lick Observatory

Posted by RCCT INC. on August 27, 2020

The state’s apocalyptic blazes have burned 2,000 square miles in 10 days. Here’s how they almost claimed a 130-year-old astronomical icon.

Why Hurricane Laura’s Storm Surge Could Be ‘Unsurvivable’

Posted by RCCT INC. on August 27, 2020

The deadliest aspect of a hurricane is the storm surge. And Louisiana and Texas are about to get hit with a massive wall of water.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wields Brevity as a Superpower

Posted by RCCT INC. on August 20, 2020

Skilled in the conciseness of Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, the congressperson said all she needed to say in the short time she was given at the DNC.

Retro Gaming’s Misogyny Is Brought to Light After a Violent Tragedy