Robots in workplace ‘could create double the jobs they destroy’
I've been saying this myself for years. One job is replaced by a robot, that requires a whole team to… Read More
6 years ago
Philosophy
Scientific Literacy Isn’t just Knowing Science Facts
This post relates a lot to the above quote. When people think of scientific literacy it makes sense that they… Read More
6 years ago
Internet Access as a Human Rights Issue
Is Internet access a human right? Many people and organizations seem to think so. In July and August 2012 the… Read More
6 years ago
Why We Founded Scientific Literacy Matters
In short we founded SLM (Scientific Literacy Matters) to promote a more reasonable way of thinking in society. It’s been… Read More
7 years ago
Should The Public Be Trusted With Dangerous Information?
Can the public be trusted with dangerous knowledge? This might seem like a silly question to ask in the age… Read More
7 years ago
The Pale Blue Dot
The pale blue dot. It's what astronomer Carl Sagan called our home planet when he viewed it from the furthest… Read More
7 years ago
Why We are Marching For Science, An Unfortunately Necessary Clarification (Updated)
Updated with new information 17/04-2017 On April the 22nd we will be sending a representative to Washington DC to march… Read More
7 years ago
Peer Review VS. Public Review
How is scientific research evaluated? Usually through peer-review. Other researchers versed in the subject look through the work and check… Read More
7 years ago
The Overview Effect
The Overview Effect, first described by author Frank White in 1987, is an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the… Read More
7 years ago
Wise Words By Carl Sagan About Scientific Literacy
Carl Sagan the astronomer known for being probably the worlds best science popularizer had as you might expect quite a… Read More
7 years ago