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Why the world needs less AI and better programming languages. Decades ago, we believed that robots and computers would take... more
Listen to this interview of Paul Ralph, Professor, Dalhousie University, Canada. We talk about what's wrong with peer review — and... more
There are many routes to mental well-being. In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist Camilla Nord offers a fascinating tour of the... more
Today I talked to Al Posamentier about his books (co-authored with Christian Speitzer) The Mathematics of Everyday Life (Prometheus Books, 2018). We... more
What role does science play in shaping our laws? How do we distinguish between good science and bad science? Where... more
Many historical figures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles... more
Our universe might appear chaotic, but deep down it's simply a myriad of rules working independently to create patterns of... more
Listen to this interview of Bram Adams, Professor at the School of Computing, Queen's University, Canada. We talk about current... more
Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Cyrus Mody, Professor in the History of Science, Technology, and Innovation and... more
Psychologists and neuroscientists struggle with how best to interpret human motivation and decision making. The assumption is that below a... more
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