For decades, cyber technologies brought forth from human genius have been radically transforming our society. Business, government, science and culture have changed swiftly and dramatically. Full Article at NetworkWorld

Frankenstein Mary Shelley (1818) Written when the author was still in her late teens, the story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster is not only a classic work of Gothic horror, but one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Full Article at New Statesman

SO THE City of Melbourne is pulling down Lonsdale House, a charming old art deco building in Lonsdale Street, to widen the access lane next door and construct a quirky glass box they're calling a "retail precinct". Full Article at The Age