In March of this year, auroras were seen in many places on earth. Though the auroras are usually seen far up north on the globe they can occur further south. But what are the risks associated with this kind of event? “The Technology Trap” by Carl Benedikt Frey looks at how the history of technology can help us better understand economic and political polarization in the age of automation. Darren gives us a review.
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Coronal Mass Ejection
Sun ejects huge ‘Doomsday’ solar flare big enough to knock out the internet – CoventryLive
Could an extremely powerful solar flare destroy all the electronics on Earth? – How Stuff Works
A Powerful Solar Eruption on Far Side of Sun Still Impacted Earth – NASA – The Sun Spot
An Eruption on The Far Side of The Sun Was So Powerful Its Shockwave Hit Earth
Space storm may trigger ‘internet apocalypse’ within next decade – Talker
Washington… and All of Earth Just Dodged a Bullet – 610 Kona
How to Make Your Own Faraday Cage – PC Mag
Is A Microwave A Faraday Cage? (Explained & Solved!) – Ask The Home Geek
Solar storm Risk to the north American electric grid – Lloyds
The Technology Trap
