Janier writes and speaks on numerous topics, including high-technology business, the social impact of new technology, the philosophy of consciousness and information and Internet politics.

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But just before that, evidence abounds of an early headstart in Asia of science and technology, philosophy and the arts.

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Obama's philosophy on technology is "more activist" than that of GOP presidential candidate John McCain, Kennard tells NPR's Michele Norris.

NPR: Obama's Technology Outlook

Their commentary may have cultural force in the mainstream media, but it often lacks the sedimentary depth accrued by serious trench work in the history of ideas, science and technology, or philosophy.

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Panasonic first introduced its concept of connected HDTVs five years ago and in 2012 VIERA Connect1, Panasonic's proprietary IPTV platform, continues to improve its functionality by employing a cloud based technology and philosophy, allowing for an unlimited number of apps being available to the consumer.

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Technology veteran Edward Kozel has a simple philosophy about a scourge of the Internet--the peer-to-peer networks that let millions of users illegally swap pirated movies, songs and software: If you can't beat 'em, make a buck off 'em.

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The philosophy seems to be to offer the latest medical technology combined with the opulence of an international hotel.

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