12 Futuristic Forms of Government That Could One Day Rule the World

As history has repeatedly shown, political systems come and go. Given our rapid technological and social advances, it’s a trend we can expect to continue. Here are 12 extraordinary — and even frightening — ways our governments could be run in the future.

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Source: Gizmodo – 12 Futuristic Forms of Government That Could One Day Rule the World

Deals: 3DS XL, Playstation Plus, Mario Kart 8, Attack on Titan, Blek

Surprisingly, Mario Kart 8, which is selling very well, is still on sale for $49. We don’t expect this to last too much longer, so grab the wheel while you can. As we’ve noted before you can still register your copy of Mario Kart 8 with Club Nintendo to grab a free game. [Mario Kart 8, $49]

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Source: Kotaku – Deals: 3DS XL, Playstation Plus, Mario Kart 8, Attack on Titan, Blek

Why Narcissism Is a Profoundly Misunderstood Psychological Disorder

The word ‘narcissist’ is used so much these days that you might think we’re in the midst of an epidemic. But pathological narcissism is not just about having an inflated ego — it’s a very serious psychological disorder. Here’s why certain people are obsessed with themselves, and the gnawing fear that drives them.

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Source: Gizmodo – Why Narcissism Is a Profoundly Misunderstood Psychological Disorder

Deals: PSN Best of E3 Sale, Persona Q, Layton vs. Wright, Mario Kart 8

Seriously, if you want the Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: The Wild Cards Premium Edition, get it now. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s gone before the end of the day. Amazon doesn’t charge you until it ships, so just get your copy locked in. [Persona Q]

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Source: Kotaku – Deals: PSN Best of E3 Sale, Persona Q, Layton vs. Wright, Mario Kart 8

This Weird Household Machine Was the Future of Voting in 1945

Some day a President of the United States may be elected “electronically.” This sentence wouldn’t look out of place in any news story from the 21st century, despite quotes around the word “electronically.” But believe it or not, that prediction comes from a magazine article in 1945.

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Source: Gizmodo – This Weird Household Machine Was the Future of Voting in 1945

Deals: Rare Nest Thermostat Discount, Motorola Modem, Treadmill Desk

Amazon today is taking $20 off the Nest Learning Thermostat. That’s pretty decent as far as Nest deals go, but if you have an Amazon Visa Card, you can add in promo code THI20ARC to bring the price all the way down to $183. [Nest Learning Thermostat, $229 or $183 with Amazon Visa and Promo Code THI20ARC]

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Source: LifeHacker – Deals: Rare Nest Thermostat Discount, Motorola Modem, Treadmill Desk

Deals: Humble Twitch E3 Bundle, PS4/Vita Bundle, PS+, Civ V, Logitech

We’re bringing you the deals early today to get out of the way of Microsoft’s presser, and even more scheduling info below. In addition to a pile of other great deals, Humble has partnered with Twitch for the “E3 Digital Ticket“, a 12 game bundle that also includes a month of Twitch Turbo. List below. [Humble]

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Source: Kotaku – Deals: Humble Twitch E3 Bundle, PS4/Vita Bundle, PS+, Civ V, Logitech

Discount PS4, Free Republique, Ground Zeroes, $5 Amazon Credit

Want a Playstation 4? Waiting for an E3 price drop that isn’t coming? Waiting for a new bundle announced at E3, the possibility of which is 50-50 at best? Stop waiting and get $30 off a Playstation 4 today, plus no tax depending on your state and free shipping. [Playstation 4, $370]

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Source: Kotaku – Discount PS4, Free Republique, Ground Zeroes, Amazon Credit

PSN RPG Flash Sale and Update, Elder Scrolls Online, Alfred Hitchcock

New Playstation Plus offerings and discounts are joined by a PSN RPG flash sale, which has marked down games like Ni no Kuni to a ridiculous $5. It’s a great selection, so check out the full list below and let us know what you’ll be snapping up in the comments. [PSN RPG Flash Sale]

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Source: Kotaku – PSN RPG Flash Sale and Update, Elder Scrolls Online, Alfred Hitchcock