Skip to content

Breaking Barriers

Navigating Public Policy, Technology, Health, Data, and Innovation for a Fairer Future

  • Policy
  • Rights and Equality
  • Technology
  • Homelessness
  • My Tech Stack
  • About
  • Search
  • Login
Education / Technology

Scanning Safely: The Case for Regulating QR Codes

Posted on: August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

QR codes have emerged as a vital tool in our increasingly digital society. Their presence spans restaurant menus, product packaging, advertisements, and beyond. As QR codes become an […]

Climate / Technology

The Starliner’s Challenges and Implications

Posted on: August 1, 2024July 31, 2024

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner mission has encountered significant delays, leaving astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for an extended period. Originally scheduled for […]

Finance / Healthcare / Policy / Technology

Why Effective Smoking Treatments Aren’t Accessible in the U.S.

Posted on: July 29, 2024July 26, 2024

Greed is the reason. In the realm of public health, few challenges are as stubborn and pervasive as smoking addiction. Despite decades of public awareness campaigns, legislative efforts, […]

Finance / Technology

The End of Southwest’s Value Proposition: A Farewell to the Heart of Affordable Air Travel

Posted on: July 28, 2024July 26, 2024

For decades, Southwest Airlines represented a beacon of hope in an industry increasingly characterized by hidden fees and rigid seating assignments. The airline’s unique approach to open seating […]

Education / Healthcare / Policy / Rights and Equality / Technology

Algorithmic Bias in Women’s Health: The Invisible Threat

Posted on: July 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are rapidly transforming health care systems, promising significant advancements. However, a silent and insidious problem—algorithmic bias—poses a considerable threat to equitable health […]

Education / Media / Policy / Technology

Bridging the Future: Exploring Demographic Effects, Algorithmic Privilege, and Systemic Bias in Education

Posted on: July 12, 2024

Understanding and enhancing the educational landscape requires a thorough exploration of demographic effects on adaptive learning, the pervasive nature of algorithmic privilege, and the promise of natural language […]

Education / Healthcare / Policy / Rights and Equality / Technology

The Role of Open Source Software in Social Justice

Posted on: July 11, 2024July 10, 2024

In a world increasingly driven by technology, the open source software movement is playing a pivotal role in advancing social justice. Open source software (OSS) is more than […]

Education / Healthcare / Policy / Technology

The Role of Public Policy in Shaping Future Technological Innovations

Posted on: July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Technological advancements have been the cornerstone of societal progress, influencing everything from healthcare to transportation. However, the trajectory of these innovations is significantly shaped by public policy. This […]

Education / Media / Policy / Technology

The Rise of Virtual Reality in Education and Training: A U.S. Regional Focus with Global Perspectives

Posted on: July 2, 2024July 4, 2024

Virtual reality (VR) is transforming education and training across the United States, with distinct applications and adoption rates varying by region. This technology is being integrated into classrooms, […]

Education / Technology

PostgreSQL’s Ascent and MySQL’s Decline: The Role of Machine Learning in Modern DBMS

Posted on: June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

Open source databases have become essential in modern data management, offering flexibility, cost-efficiency, and robust performance. Among these, MySQL and PostgreSQL are prominent. However, while MySQL’s development seems […]

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Page 15 Next page

Recent Posts

  • The Quiet Crisis in America’s Waiting Rooms
  • Why Your Utility Bill is Funding the AI Boom
  • The Intellectual Elegance of Damien Elmes
  • Burnout, Boundaries, and the Battle to Balance Care and Career
  • The House We All Live In

Recent Comments

  1. Caleb Cheruiyot on Bridging the Gap: How HRSA and Local Initiatives Are Transforming Rural Healthcare
  2. Caleb Cheruiyot on The Art of Professional Transformation
  3. rwoods195766d67981ee on Turning the Tide: How the U.S. Can Reverse the Global Decline in Democracy
  4. rwoods195766d67981ee on Cracks in the Code: How Election Software Weaknesses Threaten American Democracy
  5. Henry Woods on Overcoming Pharmacy Deserts: Ten Economic Strategies for Equitable Healthcare

Archives

  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • August 2022

Categories

  • Art
  • Climate
  • Education
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • Foreign Policy
  • Healthcare
  • Homelessness
  • Media
  • Music
  • Policy
  • Publications
  • Rights and Equality
  • Sports
  • Stories
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized
  • Working Papers
    Niche Blog WordPress Theme by Fahim Murshed