Imagine you’re headed out of town for the weekend in your new Prius. If you don’t own a Prius, don’t worry — this is an alternate reality. You’re leaving Maryland for New York City and looking forward to a leisurely afternoon drive. But there’s a snag — a big one. A small group of private companies actually owns the roads, and they want you to follow their rules — so you can’t get to New York…

A long time ago I banished most electronics from my bedroom as a way of getting a good night's sleep.