Looking at the verdict of the court in the case finding Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud, Brooke Masters (2022) argues that 'there is a crucial difference between rosy optimism and outright fraud'. I agree that an entrepreneur is unlikely to enrol investors and colleagues into a venture that the entrepreneur does not believe … Continue reading The Correct Lesson on Hype from the Theranos Verdict
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COVID-19 and the Future of Higher Education
Time to Develop an Ambitious Research Agenda Universities are in the process of telling faculty, students, parents, and the larger public about how they intend to respond to the pandemic of COVID-19.[1] Many decisions have been taken about how classes will be held in the coming academic year. In this context, educators are discussing how they … Continue reading COVID-19 and the Future of Higher Education
A Research Agenda for Digital Politics
My edited book within the Elgar Research Agendas Series will be out shortly. Its entitled A Research Agenda for Digital Politics, and aims to stimulate innovative research on the role of digital media and communication in the study of politics. "This Elgar Research Agenda showcases insights from leading researchers on the charged issues and questions … Continue reading A Research Agenda for Digital Politics
Thank you again, Lord Ashdown
Lord Ashdown died on 22 December 2018 at 77 years of age, and was buried in Somerset this week on 10 January 2019. After serving as a Royal Marine, and serving years as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and an MP, his life has been celebrated by many. It may seem small, but I … Continue reading Thank you again, Lord Ashdown
Wonderful Student Team on Study of Whiteboards at MSU
I am working with two of my masters students on a study of the issues that arose over whiteboards in the dormitories at MSU. The students presented their conclusions yesterday, and today they finish their paper. I'll then work with their paper to develop a working paper that we might blog or disseminate in various … Continue reading Wonderful Student Team on Study of Whiteboards at MSU
Why Academics Should Use Social Media
I use social media for the fun of it - the joy of communicating, but also as an academic. In that respect, I am part of an academic minority in my choice of media. Most academics steer clear of social media as a distraction from their core work and traditional academic outlets, such as the … Continue reading Why Academics Should Use Social Media
Killings Can Be Information (or Procedural) Disasters
In the aftermath of a rash of murders captured on mobile smartphones, and mass shootings of civilians and police officers, debate has focused on assigning blame. Videos from mobile smartphones provide some evidence for fueling such debate over who should be held responsible for any killing of a civilian or police officer. And these discussions … Continue reading Killings Can Be Information (or Procedural) Disasters
Quello Center Launch of Network Neutrality Impact (NNI) Study
On the day the FCC voted 3-2 for net neutrality rules, the Quello Center announced the launch of our ‘Net Neutrality Impact’ (NNI) study. After years of speculations and predictions about the implications of network neutrality, we will be able to study the actual consequences through a natural experiment created by the FCC’s ruling. So … Continue reading Quello Center Launch of Network Neutrality Impact (NNI) Study