Metaphorical search engine looks for un-thought-of connections

Metaphorical search engine looks for un-thought-of connections: "Conventional search engines are definitely something of a paradox - you use them to find out new information regarding a certain topic, yet the top hits that you receive mostly contain information that everyone already knows. Not only does this hinder peoples' efforts to think about things in new ways, but it can also reinforce mistruths and stereotypes. That's where YossarianLives! comes in. Named after the main character in the paradox-centered book Catch-22, it's a "metaphorical search engine" that's designed to generate new knowledge instead of reinforcing existing knowledge."

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Ask Slashdot: How To Shop For a Laptop? - Slashdot

Ask Slashdot: How To Shop For a Laptop? - Slashdot: ""My sister recently asked me for a laptop recommendation. I said, 'Sure, what are techie brothers for,' and diligently started my search for her perfect laptop."

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The Best Apps and Cloud Services for Taking, Storing, and Sharing Notes - How-To Geek

The Best Apps and Cloud Services for Taking, Storing, and Sharing Notes - How-To Geek: "Is your desk and computer covered with sticky notes? Do you have miscellaneous pieces of paper with bits of information buried in drawers, your laptop case, backpack, purse, etc.? Get rid of all the chaos and get organized with note-taking software and services."

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