The Conversation

To Err Is Human, To Study Errors Is Science
Public Policy
May 28, 2014

To Err Is Human, To Study Errors Is Science

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Social Science Left Behind as China Embraces Open Access
Open Access
May 21, 2014

Social Science Left Behind as China Embraces Open Access

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The Devil’s Bargain of Massive Online Learning
Teaching
May 19, 2014

The Devil’s Bargain of Massive Online Learning

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A Year In — The Conversation UK Marks First Birthday
News
May 16, 2014

A Year In — The Conversation UK Marks First Birthday

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Judgement Day for Australian Science and Research Funding

Judgement Day for Australian Science and Research Funding

When Tony Abbott took office as Australia’s prime minister and didn’t name a science minister, he asked that his government be judged by action, not titles.

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A Year in the Life of a News Site With Scholarship In Its DNA

A Year in the Life of a News Site With Scholarship In Its DNA

The Conversation UK, a Social Science Space media partner, is celebrating its first birthday on May 16. Here its editors reflect on stories — penned or influenced by academics — that were particularly powerful or memorable.

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Much Ado About Piketty

Much Ado About Piketty

Is the French economist and meteoric public intellectual our generation’s Marx (or Malthus)?

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Gerry Adams and Research Anonymity: How Far Do We Go?

Gerry Adams and Research Anonymity: How Far Do We Go?

After promising research subjects anonymity, a compelling reason — and the state’s compulsion — pushes us to renege on the promise. is that a mortal sin or a venal transgression? Mark Israel argues that sometimes it’s a necessary evil.

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The Promise and Perils of the Public ‘Nudge’

The Promise and Perils of the Public ‘Nudge’

While there are ample perspective benefits to behavioral nudges in the creation of public policy, make sure the nudges are designed for real people and not some rational superbeing.

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Who Really Holds the Cards in Gambling Research?

Who Really Holds the Cards in Gambling Research?

Australian research into gambling ultimately is highly dependent on the success of gambling itself (even when it’s funded by the state). Is there any surprise that much of the research is rarely critical of the industry?

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Aussie Academics Keep Publishing, and May Start Perishing

Aussie Academics Keep Publishing, and May Start Perishing

Under attack from some quarters for research that is portrayed as wasteful or out of touch, it’s time, argues Jason Ensor, to find newer and more public ways to engage the community beyond the ivory tower.

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1984 Is Knocking At The Door. Let It In

1984 Is Knocking At The Door. Let It In

When governments nudge people to do healthful things it IS a little bit like 1984, says Mike Marinetto. But it’s more like a big brother than Big Brother, he adds.

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