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Category Archives: Evidence-based thinking
Evidence-based policy is a good thing – but please proceed with caution.
Science is full of observable facts. Fact, when I drop a hammer off the top of the Shard, it’s going to fall to the ground. It doesn’t matter if I drop it or Brian Cox drops it (either Brian Cox) … Continue reading
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Is it hip to be square?
One of my all-time favourite novels is Geek Love by Katherine Dunn. It’s not what you think. Its about Circus Freaks.
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