In this new era where anyone can publish anything any time, the ability to discern what’s probably true and what’s probably bullshit is more important than ever. In an article titled “Sorting Out the Truth”, Jerry Michalski proposes a quick … Continue reading
In his Coding Horror blog, Jeff Atwood makes the case that online discussions should be flat rather than threaded. “Flat” means a discussion consists of a single linear chain of messages in chronological order. “Threaded” means replies can be inserted … Continue reading
Revised December 10, 2012 On December 5, Wired published an article by Klint Finley documenting the development of “NoSQL” databases — i.e., nonrelational databases — that keep track of ginormous quantities of information for enterprises like Google and Amazon. These … Continue reading
Sherry Turkle directs the MIT Initiative on Technology and the Self. She has published several books, including Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other. She was recently interviewed by Krista Tippett on American Public … Continue reading
At my suggestion, my book group has been reading Jane McGonigal’s Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World. I have to admit that at first glance, the title struck me … Continue reading