Higher Education Quarterly – Uncommon Descent

Jonathan Bartlett: Are Sokal hoaxes really helping reform science?

In Bartlett’s view, serious problems exist in today’s journals but the hoaxers seem so certain of their view that they don’t approach demonstrating it in a scientific way.

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Latest Sokal Hoax is a beaut

Look on the bright side. At least the money we spend supporting “higher education” is paying for entertainment. And, if you have got a subscription, get a screen shot while you can.

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