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Buying Evidence, Not Anecdotes About Diversity on Campuses
Anecdotes can be treated as evidence, but it’s crucial not to misunderstand one person’s perspectives as universal truths.
‘AI Literacy’
To understand a technology, you need to know the problem it was meant to solve.
Friday Fragments
F-1 visas, indefensibly expensive in-person sections and a few more aphorisms.
New (School) Year’s Resolutions
At the start of every academic year, many of us resolve to work differently or finally take better care of ourselves. But resolutions are often built to fail, and a more compassionate approach can help us make real change that lasts.
There’s Little Evidence Institutions Care About Writing
If writing matters, why don’t we put sufficient resources toward teaching it?
The Jason Arday I Knew
He became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge, then the center of a maelstrom of race and research ethics. Before that, he was a source, generous with his warmth and time.
‘I Am Not a Robot’ and Our AI Conversation
A smart and fun book from my favorite personal tech journalist.
Focus on the Quantum Future
We seem to be obsessed with artificial general intelligence and super intelligence. Yet, our forward focus today more appropriately should be on quantum computing.