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Peter Woit on science journalists

So many of my companions seemed to want science journalism to be something out of Hollywood crime fiction where, in the end, all the pieces fit in exactly the way that satisfies us. Read More ›

New Media: Does flunking grammar make a student less adept at new technologies? Maybe.

Does flunking grammar make a student less adept at new technologies? Maybe. Distinguish between new technologies to build a career vs. those used merely to entertain oneself. If the Internet is a well-travelled sea, then Internet trolls are its brigands Trolls can potentially destroy reputations and careers other than their own. Note: Here at Uncommon Descent, we try to offer you a troll-free experience. What did students learn before 24/7 distraction was invented? The Ontario Readers First Book (1923-1938) taught self-respect, not self-esteem. Students: Get more value from online reading. It helps to note some basic differences between reading on line and reading in print. Hi tech parents know that overuse of Internet media changes thinking patterns It can mean Read More ›