Michael McCann's Secret Public Blog

In today’s political environment, we have seen the emergence of popular entertainers, singers, musicians, movie stars, and so on; taking center stage to promote and raise money for the candidates of their choice. Some people feel that these entertainers should stick to their own business, while others believe that they have a right, and perhaps even an obligation, to speak their minds. In yo...

Stem cells can be coaxed to do many different things. But the most versatile stem cells used in research usually come from human embryos. Cloning processes raise ethical dilemmas that are sparking intense political debate. In 2006, George Bush vetoed a bill that would have expanded federal funding for stem-cell research, but other leaders in the field, including China and South Korea, permit cl...

Apple has recently re-emerged as a very different force in the realm of consumer technology. It brings with it a new approach that focuses heavily on walled garden computing. Is Apple’s push towards walled garden computing a positive or negative force in the technology sector. What benefits or drawbacks do you see as part of this development? Many people, especially geeks and those with t...

Apple has recently re-emerged as a very different force in the realm of consumer technology. It brings with it a new approach that focuses heavily on walled garden computing. Is Apple’s push towards walled garden computing a positive or negative force in the technology sector. What benefits or drawbacks do you see as part of this development? Since Steve Jobs returned, Apple has focused m...