[Baron Munchausen]

Originally posted by Taera:
Lately i see a lot of articles regarding new technological developments... being interested in the subject myself, do you actually check them daily or are there newsletters an interested person might sign up?

First of all, this is the Internet. It's driven by technology and there is a natural tendency for people who are connected to follow technology even if they are not otherwise involved in tech industries just because the Internet itself is deeply enmeshed in the entire enterprise of scientific progress. It's all around us as we 'surf' the net.

Beyond that, many people here could be science students, academics, or research scientists with direct professional interest in the stories. The Internet itself was originally created to connect military and university research systems and they're still here -- not every wargamer is an ordinary computer tech worker or run-of-the-mill service worker in 'non-tech' industries. Scientists play wargames too!

Then there is the fact that even mainstream news services like CNN or Foxnews will often carry what would have been considered 'obscure' science stories these days if they judge that the 'Gee Whiz' factor is enough to get ordinary people interested. And yes, there are plenty of sites out there, 'amateur' and otherwise, that follow lots of science developments if you want more than the mainstream news provides. They are easy to find. Google is your friend.

[ November 27, 2003, 22:36: Message edited by: Baron Munchausen ]