Going Backwards
Technologists have moved from serving to exploiting customers, while scholarly publisher have their own version . . .
Kent Anderson
The Cruelty of Anti-vaxxers
Cruelty seeps from anti-vaxxers, while a Wiley anti-vax paper remains on the loose
OA Fanatics vs. Our Rights
Congress is pushing back on the Nelson Memo again, and the fanaticism of the OA movement is on full display
Song: “I Hate Myself for Loving You”
A 1988 hit by a female rock trailblazer still rocks
The New OA Business Models
New business models may use trendy words, but it's worth being a bit skeptical
Revisiting: Cats and Horses
A slightly edited re-issue of a 2021 column that still rings true
Friday Song: “Keep the Faith”
A hidden gem from a band we often neglect, this one will put some pep in your step
eLife’s Bad Model Defies Burial
Preprints used to promote a Netflix documentary get slammed again, but that changes nothing at eLife
OSTP, Shipwrecks, Evidence
A group of academic OA folks decry the effects of the OA they wanted, and try to stay afloat with calls for "evidence!"
Has the AI Bubble Burst?
Benefits aren't apparent, costs are massive, and clients and investors are growing weary