Nicholas Carr Presentation at Mass MoCA

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nicholas Carr, a commentator on the human impact of technology, is scheduled to deliver a presentation titled "Superbloom" at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on Thursday, June 26, at 5 p.m.
 
According to a press release:
 
Carr's presentation will address modern communication, examining how messaging applications affect nuance, how "digital crowding" may diminish empathy, and how online political discourse might influence perception. He will also discuss how AI advancements are impacting the distinction between reality and fantasy. The event will explore what Carr describes as the human psyche's challenges in adapting to the extensive information generated by current technology. 
 
Tickets are $5 in advance, with the cost redeemable against purchases in the R&D Store on the program night. Admission is free for members.
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North Adams Emergency Services Respond to Car, Motorcycle Collision on Curran Highway

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle near the South entrance of Walmart on Curran Highway at approximately 7:45 p.m Wednesday night.

According to North Adams 911, a motorcycle was traveling southbound on Curran Highway when a northbound passenger vehicle attempted to make a left turn into Walmart’s South entrance, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles.

First responders from the North Adams Fire Department, North Adams Police Department, Adams Police Department, and Northern Berkshire EMS were dispatched to the scene.

Authorities have not released further details regarding the identities or conditions of those involved. The accident remains under investigation.

 

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