Florida State University has been named to Forbes’ 2026 lists of America’s Best-In-State Employers and Best Employers for Women. 

The annual rankings are based on independent employee surveys conducted in partnership with Statista, a global statistics and industry ranking provider.  

The Best-In-State Employers list measures employee satisfaction and workplace reputation, while the Best Employers for Women list evaluates employers on workplace experiences and opportunities for women.  

Best-In-State survey participants were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer and to evaluate factors such as compensation, workplace culture, opportunities for professional advancement and employer reputation. 

FSU ranked No. 29 among Florida employers across all industries and was the highest-ranked employer in the education category. 

Best Employers for Women respondents were asked to rate their current employers on pay equity, career development, parental leave, work-life balance, childcare and eldercare benefits, and how employers handle workplace complaints.  

FSU ranked No. 74 among 700 employers nationwide on Forbes’ Best Employers and ranked in the top 15 of the education category. 

“These recognitions from Forbes affirm Florida State University’s commitment to providing an exceptional workplace experience for our employees,” said Associate Vice President for Human Resources Renisha Gibbs. “We are proud to cultivate a culture that supports professional growth, well-being and opportunity, and we remain dedicated to helping our faculty and staff succeed in meaningful and rewarding careers.” 

Florida State University’s inclusion in these rankings reflects the strength of its workforce and the university’s ongoing efforts to support faculty and staff across every stage of their careers. 

As FSU continues to advance its strategic priorities, these recognitions highlight the contributions of employees whose talent, expertise and dedication help drive the university’s success.  

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Florida State University launched its Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences on Wednesday, honoring internationally recognized chemist Eric Anslyn as its inaugural recipient. 

The new lectureship recognizes extraordinary achievement and influence in chemistry while giving FSU faculty and students opportunities to engage with leading scientists. The lectureship also elevates the national visibility and reputation of Florida State University’s distinguished Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

“I wanted to bring really important people to the university and let them have a chance to get to know our great university and great department,” said President Richard McCullough. 

Anslyn is the Welch Regents Chair in Chemistry and a Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. A prominent scholar in supramolecular and physical organic chemistry, his research has advanced molecular recognition and chemical sensing, with applications ranging from biochemical analysis and medical diagnosis to the detection of nerve agents and counterfeit wine. 

Introducing Anslyn, McCullough reflected on their longstanding friendship, which began when they were postdoctoral researchers at Columbia University, while highlighting Anslyn’s pioneering contributions and lasting impact on the chemical sciences. 

“I just never met anyone that could do theoretical chemistry and experimental chemistry,” McCullough said. “I was just really, really impressed by him. 

McCullough presented Anslyn with the first Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences Award. This honor includes a commemorative award and support for the recipient’s continued research.  

In his lecture, “The Senses of Taste and Smell: Differential Sensing Concepts and Applications,” Anslyn discussed how sophisticated chemistry can solve practical, everyday problems. Some examples were using LEGOs and smartphones to detect nerve agents and developing sensor arrays capable of identifying counterfeit pinot noir. 

An entertaining speaker with a passion for his field, Anslyn concluded his talk by telling the audience why he loves chemistry.  

“We get to innovate and synthesize and design and build new things and test the properties,” Anslyn said. “When I was a kid, I played with Lincoln Logs, I built airplane models, I raced go karts, so I was rebuilding motors. I was always building and constructing something. And, in chemistry, we’re always building and constructing something. That’s why I love this job so much.” 

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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet, underscoring the important role large-scale climate patterns play in hurricane development and the challenges scientists face in forecasting seasonal activity.

Since the season began on June 1, no hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic Ocean, although there have been several tropical storms. In a typical season, the first hurricane tends to form by early to mid-August, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Allison Wing, an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, studies atmospheric dynamics, with an emphasis on tropical cyclones and tropical convection.

The strong El Niño climate pattern now in place is a major contributor to the quiet Atlantic hurricane season, she said. The pattern produces stronger vertical wind shear, or changes in wind speed and direction at different altitudes, creating less favorable conditions for tropical cyclones.

“Vertical wind shear is bad for hurricanes,” Wing said. “It makes it harder for them to form, harder for them to intensify.”

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, is a recurring pattern of changing ocean temperatures and atmospheric conditions across the tropical Pacific Ocean. During El Niño changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures influence rainfall and cloud development, which in turn affect atmospheric circulation around the world.

Although El Niño and its cooler counterpart, La Niña, significantly influence hurricane activity, other atmospheric and oceanic conditions also help determine how active a season ultimately becomes. Research continues to improve seasonal hurricane forecasting, but predicting activity remains a challenge.

For example, La Niña conditions briefly formed in late 2025 and lasted until early 2026 before the current El Niño pattern emerged.

“That speaks to the complexity of all the different factors that control hurricane activity,” Wing said. “While ENSO is a big factor, it’s not the only factor.”

Even in a quiet season, a single storm can cause major damage, a message that is especially important for Florida residents.

“Destructive storms can still develop late in the season,” Wing said. “Even in a quiet season, it only takes one hurricane to have a devastating impact. You should take the same preparations regardless of the seasonal forecast.”

Media interested in interviewing Wing about this year’s hurricane season can contact her at awing@fsu.edu.

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People taking popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound may face stigma from those closest to them, according to a new study by a Florida State University professor.

Braidyn Lazenby, an assistant professor at FSU’s College of Communication & Information, led the study “‘They Call Us Cheaters:” Exploring Stigma Management Communication Strategies During GLP-1 Medication Use.’” The findings were published last week in Health Communication.

Lazenby and her fellow researchers conducted open-ended, one-on-one interviews with 34 adults who were taking GLP-1 medications for weight management, metabolic disorders and other health conditions. Researchers used the reflexive thematic analysis method to identify recurring patterns in participants’ experiences.

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Florida State University continues to prove itself as a leader in promoting transfer student success, breaking records and winning national awards.

FSU’s three-year graduation rate for students who enroll with an associate in arts degree from another institution reached a record of 85%, the highest among Florida’s state universities.

“This record reflects who we are as a university: a community committed to ensuring every student has the support and opportunities to thrive,” said DeOnte Brown, dean of Undergraduate Studies. “It demonstrates that when FSU invests in transfer students and creates pathways for their success, they achieve at the highest level.”

The new transfer rate builds on last year’s 80% transfer student graduation rate and reflects FSU’s growing emphasis on helping transfer students make a smooth transition to the university and stay on track toward graduation.

About 25% of FSU’s undergraduate students have transferred to the university from other institutions.

Transfer Student Success leaders win national recognition

Two leaders in FSU’s Transfer Student Success (TSS) department earned national awards celebrating their dedication to bolstering transfer student success.

The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition honored Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies Heather R. Bishop with the Bonita C. Jacobs Transfer Impact Award, for those who significantly shape how institution systems support transfer students, and TSS Director Robin Haggins with an Outstanding Transfer Champion Award, for those who make a difference in transfer students’ lives.

Bishop has worked at FSU to implement university-level policy that improves the transfer student transition experience and progression throughout their studies. Bishop is a liaison between Florida College System institutions and FSU, where she helps monitor student transitions between universities.

“I have learned that what many transfer students yearn for is a sense of community,” Bishop said. “We have been successful in creating such a community through our innovative peer-led initiatives, and I believe it is a major factor in our transfer student success.”

Haggins interacts with transfer students across the university by leading events and providing academic support, coaching and mentoring.

“For me, the greatest measure of our success is not just a student’s graduation—it is seeing students gain confidence, find their voice, build community and recognize that they belong here,” Haggins said.

TSS provides students with specialized advising, events to meet other transfer students and networking opportunities with campus partners to promote post-graduate professional success.

In 2024, FSU launched a chapter of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society, an organization specifically for transfer students.

In October 2025, FSU recognized the accomplishments of transfer students at its inaugural Transfer Student Leadership Summit. The summit began FSU’s celebration of National Transfer Student Week, which increases the sense of community among transfer students.

Bishop and Haggins will receive their respective awards at the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition’s Transfer Student Experience conference June 29–July 1, 2027, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The center is an internationally recognized leader in supporting postsecondary student transitions.

“Heather and Robin represent two essential dimensions of exceptional transfer student support: strengthening the institutional systems that serve students and making a direct difference in students’ lives,” Dean Brown said. “FSU’s transfer students bring tremendous experiences, perspectives and aspirations to our university, and we’re proud to provide resources designed with their success in mind.”

To learn more about how FSU develops the success of its transfer students, visit the TSS website.

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Although music has been used as a form of healing for centuries, music therapy is still considered an emerging healthcare practice. At the Florida State University College of Music, a professor is helping to grow this clinical intervention that addresses everything from anxiety to physical rehabilitation. 

Professor of Music Therapy Lori Gooding is accelerating the industry through research and translational courses. She believes there is a misconception surrounding music therapy that needs to be cleared up.  

“A lot of people don’t recognize that music therapy is a profession you train for, that you have academic and clinical training, that there’s a board certification exam you have to pass and there’s licensure in many states,” Gooding said.  

She also addressed the core difference between the informal therapeutic benefits of listening to a favorite playlist and clinical, evidence-based music therapy, as they are often thought of as one.  

“The difference between that and what we do in music therapy is that we are going in and assessing an individualized need, and we are using music within the context of a therapeutic relationship to help someone restore, maintain or improve their functioning,” Gooding said.  

FSU is nationally recognized for having one of the earliest established leading programs in music therapy with a 100% placement rate among graduates. The program often places its graduates in fields such as medicine, mental health, special education, hospice and older adult services. 

Gooding attributes the program’s success to equipping students with the latest research so they enter the workforce fully prepared. 

“I think one of the things that makes us unique is we are really grounded in research; we’re really integrating what the current evidence is,” Gooding noted. “They’re also learning how to generate new evidence. It’s going to not just keep practice current but actually push practice forward. It’s that combination, I think, that sets us apart.” 

In addition, in partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, FSU offers a NICU-MT certificate program through the College of Music. Gooding explains how this program highlights the physical relief music therapy can offer its patients.  

“We’re watching the monitors for their heart rate, their respiration rate, the oxygen saturation rate, and so on,” Gooding said. “And based on what’s happening, knowing where those levels need to be, and watching what’s happening while we’re doing the music intervention, we actually adjust what we’re doing.”  

Gooding’s practice aligns with FSU Health, the university’s integrated health system that brings together hospitals, physicians, clinics, research, education and innovation to improve the health of the communities FSU serves. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, music therapy’s countless benefits include lowering blood pressure, improving memory, enhancing social skills, reducing muscle tension and more.  

Music therapy can also be particularly effective for mental health treatments. Gooding noted that for anxious patients, integrating music into preexisting methods of relaxation can minimize their stress levels.  

“A lot of people do relaxation exercises like deep breathing, that kind of thing,” Gooding said. “We take those similar concepts and pair it with music, so that if someone is feeling anxious, or if they’re noticing that their heart rate is elevating, they can use the steady pulse of a piece of music or a music exercise or experience to help their body kind of get in line with that steady pulse, which is going to help literally physiologically slow them down.”  

Music therapy can be particularly effective in treating adolescents struggling with their mental health. In these cases, there are a variety of methods specialists may use, including analyzing lyrics.  

“Where it might be a challenge for someone to engage in just one-on-one talking directly about themselves, we can find a song that has lyrics that are relevant to what that person is going through, and that creates a space that allows people to say, ‘Well, I noticed this in the song, you know what? I do that sometimes too,’” Gooding said.  

The evidence-based practice remains a versatile profession, offering a range of clinical approaches designed to meet patient needs. An essential component of the field lies in its individualized nature, ensuring that every treatment is tailored to support each patient’s specific needs.  

“One person could love heavy metal music and find that relaxing because it’s their favorite kind of music, whereas for another person, that’s going to increase their anxiety,” Gooding said. “We really lean into that patient-preferred piece to try to connect with them.” 

As she trains the next generation of music therapists, Gooding is bolstering an emerging healthcare practice ready to put its patients at ease. One of music therapy’s early pioneers, the FSU College of Music is proving once again that great music has strong healing power. 

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Three Florida State University student filmmakers are earning national recognition for their work, with each named a finalist for a 2026 Student Heritage Award from the American Society of Cinematographers.

Juan Martinez, Saron Bahre and Leandro Rutigliano, students in FSU’s College of Motion Picture Arts, are among a select group of emerging cinematographers nominated for the annual awards. Of the 10 nominees in the U.S. undergraduate narrative and documentary categories, three are from FSU.

“To have three of our undergraduate cinematographers nominated for ASC Student Heritage Awards in the same year is really remarkable,” said Keith Slade, FSU filmmaker in residence in cinematography. “The American Society of Cinematographers represents the highest level of our profession, and its membership includes many of the cinematographers whose work has defined the art and craft of filmmaking. For our students to have their work recognized by that community, at this stage in their careers, is incredibly meaningful.”

The nominations also highlight the resources and opportunities FSU provides student filmmakers. The College of Motion Picture Arts is the only motion picture college in the country that pays the production costs of every student’s film, providing students equal access to industry-standard equipment and facilities. FSU also covers entry fees and expenses for finished student work shown at film festivals.

Slade said he has seen firsthand how the students have developed through their time at FSU.

“I’ve watched these students grow as cinematographers and push themselves and their craft, and I couldn’t be prouder of what they’ve accomplished,” he said.

“The constant endorsement from our school and professors mean the world to us. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities and support this program has given to me and my peers’ brave ideas.”

– FSU Leandro Rutigliano, student filmmaker

Martinez is one of six finalists for the George Spiro Dibie, ASC Undergraduate Award for his cinematography on “Tesoro.” The film follows an immigrant boy who spends the Fourth of July at a beach motel while his mother works. When his restlessness leads him to cause trouble, mother and son are forced to confront fears about their future.

“Being nominated for the ASC Heritage Awards is a tremendous honor,” Martinez said. “This recognition is a reflection of the hard work of every crew member who helped bring this project to life from start to finish.”

For Martinez, who is Colombian, the recognition also carries personal significance.

“As a Colombian cinematographer being recognized by the ASC for a Hispanic film, this nomination means the world to me,” he said. “I hope it not only highlights the visual storytelling of the film but also draws attention to the very real social issues it explores. I am incredibly grateful to be part of a project that has the opportunity to spark conversation and represent our community on this stage.”

Bahre and Rutigliano are both finalists for the Haskell Wexler, ASC Documentary Award. Together, the FSU filmmakers account for half of the four finalists in the documentary category.

Bahre was recognized for “Lake of Fire,” which retells through the eyes of the perpetrator the vandalism of an art exhibition celebrating diversity, kindness and inclusion.

For Bahre, an Ethiopian, first-generation filmmaker, the subject had a personal resonance.

“Through my cinematography, I hope audiences are able to reflect on the importance of not silencing art, artists and diverse voices,” Bahre said.“I am incredibly grateful to be part of a project that has the opportunity to honor the artist and encourage meaningful conversations about the importance of allowing different voices and perspectives to exist freely.”

Bahre also credited the College of Motion Picture Arts with providing the resources and collaborative environment that helped make the film possible.

“Having access to the equipment and resources we needed, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with incredible filmmakers I am lucky to call my friends, made this experience incredibly meaningful,” she said. “I am deeply grateful for the community, support and opportunities this program has given me to grow as a filmmaker.”

Rutigliano was nominated for “House of Light,” which explores a Greek Orthodox monastery in the hills of Texas that provides a place of peace for the monks who live there and those who seek it.

Rutigliano said the monks and their stories helped shape his visual approach to the film.

“Hearing the perspectives of these monks inspired many elements of the cinematography, hoping to encapsulate the pure feeling of home, peace, and light they provided us with,” he said. “Through the many dark times that the outside world can undergo, it is places like this that prove to us there’s always some sort of lighthouse calling us in to land ashore.”

Rutigliano also pointed to the resources, faculty support and collaboration he found at FSU.

“Thanks to the support of FSU’s College of Motion Picture Arts, our crew was granted access to the knowledge and equipment that made it possible to bring this idea to life,” he said. “The constant endorsement from our school and professors mean the world to us. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities and support this program has given to me and my peers’ brave ideas.”

The three nominations continue a history of FSU filmmakers earning recognition from the American Society of Cinematographers. In 2019, FSU student Jazleana Jones won the Haskell Wexler Student Documentary Award for “King, Charles.” In 2025, FSU graduate Max Losson was a finalist for the George Spiro Dibie, ASC Undergraduate Award for his cinematography on the FSU capstone film “Photo Play XX.”

The American Society of Cinematographers created the Student Heritage Awards to recognize emerging cinematographers and support them as they begin their careers. Colleges and universities may submit up to three qualified students per category, and winners are selected by a jury of ASC members.

Now in their 27th year, the awards honor ASC members whose contributions helped shape the art of cinematography. This year’s nominees represent film programs including FSU, the University of Southern California, UCLA, the American Film Institute, Chapman University, Pratt Institute and the School of Visual Arts.

Winners of the 2026 ASC Student Heritage Awards will be announced Oct. 4.

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Four Florida State University faculty members from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have received more than $2 million from the National Science Foundation to advance the development of new materials for applications in areas including energy, data storage and technological advances like quantum computing and medical devices.

The three-year grants were awarded this summer to Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Igor Alabugin, Professors of Chemistry and Biochemistry Eugene DePrince and Susan Latturner, and Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Joseph Schlenoff. The funds will also support students’ professional and academic growth through graduate research assistantships and hands-on laboratory experiences.

“Materials chemistry has been one of the sustained strengths of FSU Chemistry and Biochemistry,” said Wei Yang, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry chair. “As part of our department’s strategic vision, we will continue pushing forward our research of molecules and materials that enable next-generation technologies and chemical discoveries.”

Controlling chemistry for new quantum technologies

Alabugin, whose research focuses on developing new chemical reactions and using molecular structure to control chemical and physical properties, received $578,000 for his project, “Design of Functional Graphenic Substructures.” His team will develop new synthetic strategies for building small, precisely defined fragments of graphene and systematically investigate how their size, shape and connectivity control the movement of electrons and energy, their interaction with light and their magnetic properties.

By establishing these structure-property relationships, Alabugin and his team aim to develop molecular-level design principles for creating graphene materials with predictable functions. Such materials have potential applications in molecular electronics, energy conversion, sensing, high-density data storage and quantum technologies.

“This research is like using molecular Lego bricks,” Alabugin said. “We can connect different pieces of graphene and ask how the way we connect them changes what the resulting molecule can do. Ultimately, we want to understand these rules well enough to say, ‘I want a molecule that does this,’ and know how to build it.”

Expanding the computational chemistry toolkit

DePrince, who develops theories and algorithms for high-accuracy quantum chemical simulations, was awarded $544,501 for the project, “Molecular Response Properties from Ab Initio Quantum Electrodynamics.” He will analyze how interactions between light and matter change the molecular properties of a system, which is important in technologies like solar power. DePrince will create new theoretical models and computational tools to understand how molecules behave in optical cavities, or environments with strong interactions between light and matter that alter the properties and underlying chemistry of a molecule.

“We’re aiming to expand computational chemists’ toolkit and introduce new ways of controlling molecular properties through strong interactions with light,” DePrince said. “In the longer term, tools like these could help guide the design of efficient materials for new quantum technologies.”

More efficient data storage and energy applications

Latturner investigates novel compounds that can be used in clean energy and received $500,000 for her project, “Directing the Synthesis of Complex Materials from Metal Fluxes,” which will grow new intermetallic compounds — substances made from two or more metallic elements like nickel and aluminum — from molten metal to investigate their magnetic, thermoelectric and superconducting properties. These compounds have the potential to facilitate advances in data storage, medicine and energy conversion technology.

“Some compounds we’re creating are semiconducting, and they could be used as thermoelectric modules that harness waste heat,” Latturner said. “When driving a car, for example, the engine gets hot and most of that heat energy is lost. If we put a thermoelectric module in the car and convert heat back to electricity, the whole system becomes more efficient.”

New polymer blends for water purification and more

Schlenoff secured $560,862 for his project, “Extremes of Macromolecular Charge Pairing Motif in Polyelectrolyte Complex Coacervates.” His research focuses on understanding and creating new materials from water-soluble polymers, or large spaghetti-like molecules that dissolve, disperse or swell in water. This grant will allow him to create new adhesives, membranes and coatings from charged polymers, which could advance technologies for water purification, fuel cells and batteries.

“We’re working to better understand and create new biocompatible polymer blends, including adhesives that can join surfaces underwater for biomedical applications such as wound closure and tissue repair,” Schlenoff said. “Almost all scientific breakthroughs are underpinned by this kind of systematic fundamental research, and NSF’s support in our pursuit of these discoveries cannot be overstated.”

To learn more about research conducted in FSU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, visit chem.fsu.edu.

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Florida State University learning technologies expert Vanessa Dennen says sweeping new restrictions on how teens use Instagram and Facebook may change their online habits, but they won’t necessarily address the larger challenge of helping young people develop healthier relationships with their phones and social media.  

Dennen, the Tyner Distinguished Professor of Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies at FSU’s Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, studies how people learn and interact in digital environments. Her perspective comes as Meta prepares to implement new restrictions on young users following a landmark multistate settlement over allegations that its platforms were intentionally designed to foster addictive behavior among children and teens.  

Under the settlement, Meta will pay $17 billion over 10 years and implement new safety measures on Instagram and Facebook. Those changes include daily time limits, nighttime restrictions, stronger age-verification measures and additional parental controls. 

But Dennen cautions that changes to individual platforms may miss the broader reality of how young people interact with digital media. 

“Social media platforms play a pretty important role in teen life, but I would actually dial it back a bit from talking about social media and talk about their phones and the importance that their phones hold in their lives as the primary communication device,” Dennen said.  

Dennen said social media apps are modern channels for timeless communication between teenagers. As a result, restrictions on individual platforms such Instagram may shift teens’ behavior rather than change it.  

“Will these interventions actually improve teens’ social media experiences, or are they just going to reduce or control their use of Meta products specifically? Because Meta is not the only game in town,” Dennen said.  

“Will these interventions actually improve teens’ social media experiences, or are they just going to reduce or control their use of Meta products specifically? Because Meta is not the only game in town.”

– Vanessa Dennen, Tyner Distinguished Professor of Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies

Instead of logging off completely, teens restricted on Instagram or Facebook are more likely to shift their attention to other platforms, such as TikTok or YouTube. Dennen feels strict restrictions often lead to workarounds rather than behavior changes.   

“If there’s a workaround, the teens will find it,” Dennen said. “It will keep some people off, but it will not keep other people off.”  

Dennan said reducing excessive social media use ultimately requires young people to develop self-regulation, a skill that doesn’t automatically come with age.  

“It’s not like people turn 18 and magically understand how to self-regulate these tools or how to use them productively in their lives,” Dennen said. “Regulations alone don’t solve the problem.” 

For Dennen, platform restrictions are only part of the answer. She said digital literacy and open communication at home can help young people learn to manage their technology use. Adults should also avoid making assumptions about screen time, she said, because teens may be using their devices for productive pastimes such as reading or creative projects.  

“We make these assumptions about what teens are doing on their phones because we see them on their phones, and we make judgments that they must be doing things that are a waste of time,” Dennen said. “I actually think the best thing we can do is talk to our teens about what they’re doing and talk about what we’re doing as adults.” 

Parents can also model the habits they want their children to develop, Dennen said. One approach she recommends is creating a central place where family members charge their phones overnight rather than keeping the devices in their bedrooms. 

“I don’t think that coming down hard on the companies alone is the answer. It’s a super nuanced topic,” Dennen said. “There’s always going to be a learning curve when you’re new to a platform.”  

For Dennen, technology may change, but the underlying desire for communication does not. Social media, she said, gives those interactions a reach and performance that earlier forms of communication did not have.  

“People are people. People are going to communicate with each other,” Dennen said. “It’s just that now on social media, we’ve got it archived and amplified. The technology didn’t make us that way; we were already that way.”  

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