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The stories grouped by the themes that keep coming back.

ExperimentHow do we get to know new technologies and make sense of them? By testing them, of course: checking what they are capable of... and what we humans are capable of when we work with them. Time for experiments!51 stories →ChildrenChildren in the age of technology: the first to find their way around it, and the ones we owe the best we can give. How did technology change the new generations? Where is the healthy line between children and technology? How can we be better parents and helpers to the people who are arriving in digital times?27 stories →Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence is one of the great themes of our day. We expect all kinds of miracles from it. Where is the line between an incredible future and speculation? In which fields should we expect huge news soon? What will our lives look like when artificial intelligence shapes them?148 stories →The FutureTechnology of TomorrowIn this rubric we look far ahead. Which technologies do we expect the most from? What is worth knowing about the fields that will most likely shape tomorrow for each of us?46 stories →Food for ThoughtThe Brave New Computer WorldThe digital world is changing us dramatically. It reaches into ever more areas of our lives and increasingly shapes how we communicate, work and have fun. That holds incredible opportunities, but also many risks. It is the dangers that we turn to in this rubric.89 stories →PeopleLegends of the Computer WorldHere we collect, one by one, the stories of the famous and the little-known people who paved the way for today's digital world: futurists, programmers, engineers, writers who left a visible mark. And behind each name there is always a curious Digital Story.42 stories →RoboticsRobotics is a field proven over time, yet one that still stands on the threshold of serious breakthroughs in many areas. We dig into the technology to learn more about a robotic future: the breakthroughs expected soon, and the dangers that come with them.8 stories →BlockchainBlockchain and cryptocurrencies are among the most fashionable fields of technology, and we certainly expect a lot from them. The rise of bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and the NFT world are topics worth presenting more often, in depth and in plain language.8 stories →ProgrammersProgrammers' ThoughtsEvery one of us meets the work of programmers every day. Yet they rarely get the floor to tell more people, in a clear and curious way, about their ventures, about technology, about the digital world. And about the future of the software industry in Bulgaria, which stands out today with its enormous prospects.70 stories →The PastThe Unforgettable PastAbsorbed in a dynamic present, we rarely have time to look back. In this rubric we collect interesting stories from the past that are connected, one way or another, with technology.50 stories →Bulgarian WebMeaningful Ventures from the Bulgarian WebRemarkable ventures are happening in Bulgaria's online space, and countless talented people get the chance to show impressive projects. We tell their stories and give them the floor to talk about the most meaningful ventures on the Bulgarian internet.64 stories →WritersWriters Have the FloorThroughout human history it is writers who have most often been the heart of society. They caught the spirit of the age and saw tomorrow with a sure eye. That keeps happening in the age of Digital Stories too. So: the people of the word have the floor!67 stories →ArtArt is so close to technology, yet we rarely think about it. It helps us understand more about ourselves and about how technology changes us. And since art is what defines us as human, its bond with modern technology is especially interesting.49 stories →MediaMedia Today and TomorrowThe way we inform ourselves today runs almost entirely through the digital. How do we learn to pick information out of the vast online sea? Is it a plus or a minus that anyone can spread information online today? Do the media have a future? What will journalism look like?30 stories →FunDigital and FunLaughter is healthy, online too. Digital humor has many dimensions, and they all land in this rubric. With a single aim: to feel better through a smile... and to learn something useful along the way.11 stories →StoriesExciting Digital StoriesA large part of our lives now happens in the digital world. That is where the most exciting encounters and twists take place today, the moments that give life meaning and the ones that turn it into an adventure. This rubric holds the instructive, the curious, or simply the entertaining Digital Stories that deserve to reach more people.62 stories →About the ProjectAbout the Digital Stories ProjectThis rubric holds the news about the Digital Stories project itself. Here we mark the important steps in its development, celebrate its successes and gather information for everyone who has taken a liking to the venture.15 stories →PracticalPractical, everyday advice on our relationship with technology.8 stories →