Social animals
Above, Mikkel Krenchel on putting the social back into social science research. Also, Maria Tatar on the subversive power of gossip.
An embarassment of data
Above, Cyril Maury on the need for hypotheses over data collection. Also, Jane Davis on all research as strategic research.
Cryptomnesia
Also, Nate Rogers on copyright in the age of forgetting (and misremembering). Also, Alana Pockros on the life cycle of book cover trends.
Wisdom & Care
Above, Suzanne Simard on the forest as a single organism wired for care. Also, Drew Austin on tech elites contempt for the commons.
Emoji evolution
Above, Aiyana Ishmael on the evolving meaning of the smiley face emoji. Also, Christine Exley on why we avoid unpleasant news.
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