Can you sabotage your career by blogging?

Can you sabotage your career by blogging?

Do scientists hate scientists who talk to the public? From an old piece by Jared Diamond: Later that day, during a group discussion about the importance of communicating science to the public, I…
UK Parliament Debates Climate Science Report

UK Parliament Debates Climate Science Report

UK Parliament Debates Climate Science Report If somebody is in favor of making our planet a better place to live, you can bet your life that somebody with a louder voice is against it. …
Cherry Picking At The Tree Of Knowledge

Cherry Picking At The Tree Of Knowledge

Cherry Picking At The Tree Of KnowledgeThe fruit of the cherry is easily spoiled: rough handling, bird pecks, insect bites, mold - all can render the cherry unappealing or inedible. The cherry picker…
I See Dumb People

I See Dumb People

Just a quick thought, prompted by my response to "TV as Teacher". We can blame the corporate media for pumping our kids full of distorted values and promoting gross stupidity, but the thing is, they'…
How a Utopian Playland Could Actually Work

How a Utopian Playland Could Actually Work

Disclaimer: As we do not know just how science and society will evolve over the next few decades, much of this is entirely speculative. Good day to everyone. Today I come to you as Toy Soldier #…