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View From South Africa: Complexity Theory and University Leadership
Higher Education Reform
December 3, 2020

View From South Africa: Complexity Theory and University Leadership

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Why the h-index is a Bogus Measure of Academic Impact
Impact
July 9, 2020

Why the h-index is a Bogus Measure of Academic Impact

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COVID Can Change How We See and Use Research
Industry
June 26, 2020

COVID Can Change How We See and Use Research

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10 Tips for Spotting Misinformation Online
Insights
June 24, 2020

10 Tips for Spotting Misinformation Online

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Why Do Some Stand, and Others Sit, When Facing a Moral Challenge

Why Do Some Stand, and Others Sit, When Facing a Moral Challenge

Moral rebels clearly have particular characteristics that enable them to stand up for what’s right. But what about the rest of us? Are we doomed to be the silent bystanders who meekly stand by and don’t dare call out bad behavior?

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They Don’t Want You to Know That Not All Conspiracy Theories Should Be Treated the Same

They Don’t Want You to Know That Not All Conspiracy Theories Should Be Treated the Same

Ever since the coronavirus spread across the world, suspicions have proliferated about what is really going on. Questions arose about the origins […]

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Father of Political Economy: Alberto Alesina, 1957-2020

Father of Political Economy: Alberto Alesina, 1957-2020

Remembering the Italian economist who once wrote, “Racial animosity in the US makes redistribution to the poor, who are disproportionately black, unappealing to many voters. American political institutions limited the growth of a socialist party, and more generally limited the political power of the poor.”

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Finding Hope From Seeing the George Floyd Protesters

Finding Hope From Seeing the George Floyd Protesters

Seeing people stream out onto the streets is probably the most hopeful Akwugu Emejulu has been since the start of the pandemic. Amid mass death, incompetent and vengeful leadership and economic collapse, people join together to demand more and better for themselves.

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Police Officers Accused of Brutal Violence Often Have Extensive History of Citizen Complaints

Police Officers Accused of Brutal Violence Often Have Extensive History of Citizen Complaints

As protests against police violence and racism continue in cities throughout the U.S., the public is learning that several of the officers […]

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The Pandemic Highlights How We Miss Security Threat of Climate Change

The Pandemic Highlights How We Miss Security Threat of Climate Change

With climate change disasters, as with infectious diseases, rapid response time and global coordination are of the essence. At this stage in the COVID-19 situation, there are three primary lessons for a climate-changing future: the immense challenge of global coordination during a crisis, the potential for authoritarian emergency responses, and the spiraling danger of compounding shocks.

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Behavioral Science Proves its Worth in Tackling Viruses

Behavioral Science Proves its Worth in Tackling Viruses

The World Health Organization’s Outbreak Communications Planning Guide suggests behavior changes can reduce the spread or a viral disease by as much as 80 percent. This can mean the difference between healthcare sectors being overwhelmed or continuing to function.

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Our Crisis Fatigue Crisis and the Politics of Coronavirus

Our Crisis Fatigue Crisis and the Politics of Coronavirus

After two decades that have almost been defined by wave upon wave of crises, argues Matthew Flinders, it’s possible that the public has simply become immune to warnings from politicians and habitually distrustful of their claims.

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