by Leroy Hurt | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Via New York Times: …the social sciences have stagnated. They offer essentially the same set of academic departments and disciplines that they have for nearly 100 years: sociology, economics, anthropology, psychology and political science. This is not only boring but...
by Leroy Hurt | Jul 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Via Deadline: The Superman logo was just superimposed with the Batman logo on the screen at the close of the much anticipated Warner Bros-Legendary Pictures panel inside the San Diego Convention Center at Comic-Con. This momentous DC Entertainment development from...
by Leroy Hurt | Jul 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Via Wilson Quarterly: …technological advances have not reduced overall employment, though they have certainly cost many people their jobs. But now, with the advent of machines that are infinitely more intelligent and powerful than most people could have imagined a...
by Leroy Hurt | Jul 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Via Nautilus: modeling the real world, with constraints like melting ice cream and idiosyncratic human behavior, is often where the real challenge lies. As mathematicians, operations research specialists, and corporate executives set out to mathematize and optimize...
by Leroy Hurt | Jul 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Via Lifehacker: Refresh is an iOS app that’s currently in private beta, though you can get access by signing in with your LinkedIn account credentials. The premise is simple: connect your social accounts and Refresh will create a dossier of things you should...
