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# politics    

the lost generation gets some media attention

Pundits are waking up to the fact that in the aftermath of the Great Recession, the youth of today is being set up for failure.
the lost generation gets some media attention

# science    

is a phd past the point of diminishing returns?

Is becoming a scientist really worth it today? Surprisingly, a lot of PhDs are recommending against it.
is a phd past the point of diminishing returns?

# politics    

why politics and science still don't mix

In American politics, scientists have two choices: a party that actively hates them and a party that merely pays lip service to their work.
why politics and science still don't mix

# tech    

dear technophobes, the kids are quite all right…

Over the last 60 years, the world has dramatically changed but K-12 education hasn't. Just blaming social media and web connected devices won't help get students more engaged.
dear technophobes, the kids are quite all right…

# tech    

the right and wrong reasons to study computers

Regardless of what you may have heard, computer science will not make you a better writer or communicator.
the right and wrong reasons to study computers

# evolution    

how to confuse intuition with indoctrination

Far too many commentators are way too eager to explain to scientists and science writers why creationism is still a thing. It would be nice if their explanations were actually rooted in the real world.
how to confuse intuition with indoctrination

# politics    

the guardian to skeptics: think of the children!

If skeptics are trying to win hearts and minds, they need to remember that teaching kids real science and critical thinking can't be sidelined.
the guardian to skeptics: think of the children!

# education    

how to highlight colleges' existential dilemma

Humanities scholars are still on a campaign to discourage the rise in STEM and vocational majors.
how to highlight colleges' existential dilemma

# education    

why yes, doctors do need science classes

Not making future doctors take enough science classes or pass stringent exams to appeal to humanities majors is a recipe for disaster.
why yes, doctors do need science classes

# education    

is it time to rethink what we mean by higher ed?

College education seems due for an overhaul and the first step may be admitting that not everyone needs it.
is it time to rethink what we mean by higher ed?

# education    

an example of really, really bad college advice

As more Americans are rethinking the value of a college education, some humanities scholars are advocating not just more college, but the least employable majors possible.
an example of really, really bad college advice

# science    

a brief addendum to the limits of philosophy…

Revisiting the "if you believe in science, you're doing it wrong" debate with an epistemological bent.
a brief addendum to the limits of philosophy…

# education    

improving education; you're doing it wrong

A small group of people claim there's a literacy crisis in America so they can lobby to make English spelling more phonetic.
improving education; you're doing it wrong

# education    

the state of texas vs. science and education

Texas congressman sabotages funding for science and education in a move so low, it should literally nauseate you.
the state of texas vs. science and education

# education    

when the real world just isn't enough…

According to the Huffington Post, teaching kids science is the same as brainwashing and should be considered a form of abuse.
when the real world just isn't enough…

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