Are We Trapped In the Algorithms?
From music to cinema to social themes, we seem stuck
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The Virtual Veil
Hiding behind our devices makes us ornery, while rejoining humanity makes us happy and kind
Do Critics of Peer Review Even Understand It?
ASAPBio continues to push its agenda, but with laughable results — as usual
A Few Monday Observations . . .
The week has arrived, so it's time to stimulate a few thoughts to pave the way
Friday Song: “Wichita Lineman”
A classic by Glen Campbell also provides a nod to the Wrecking Crew
Is Trust in Science Still Possible?
Politicization of science may leave some too willing to accept findings, while others miss out
Opposite Day for a Pro-OA Paper
A paper asserting benefits from OA looks like someone advocating for budget
Friday Song: “Snap, Crackle, Pop”
Young, yet-to-be-legendary rockers wrote and recorded a great jingle for breakfast.
Who Determines What We See?
The intermediation of AI tools can keep content from readers, whether it's OA or not
Words With “Friends”
New automated writing assistants sometimes help, but often strike a different chord