The Hedgehog’s Array: February 13, 2015
Noteworthy reads from the last week.
The End(s) of History
Moyn's ambition for the discipline of history undercuts its legitimacy as a distinct form of knowledge and denies the ethic of the craft.
Algorithms Who Art in Apps, Hallowed Be Thy Code
How we talk about algorithms is impeding our ability to think clearly about them and their place in society.
The Hedgehog's Array: February 6, 2015
Posted on February 6, 2015
in THR Web Features
Noteworthy reads from the last week.
Harnessing Big Data to Democratic Ends
Can we have the benefits of Big Data without the drawbacks? Is there a way to harness the democratic power of information while also promoting democratic open-mindedness and popular empowerment?
From the Archives: "Public Health, Public Enemy?"
If anything has reached epidemic proportions, it is the distrust of government vaccine programs.
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