Exordium
Are most scientific research findings false?
My recent post at Intellectual Takeout on the state of biomedical research and what it says about scientific research in general: (more…)
My recent post at Intellectual Takeout on the state of biomedical research and what it says about scientific research in general: (more…)
by Martin Cothran
One of the contentions of those who defend the humanities is that a familiarity with classic literature improves interpersonal skills, and that, since most jobs, even in tech industries, involve such skills, an educational emphasis on literature is hardly irrelevant to the vocational emphasis many policymakers now think education should have. (more…)
by Martin Cothran
The research on learning technology in schools has never been very flattering. And now we have several more recent studies showing just how lackluster are the results of computers in schools: (more…)
by Martin Cothran
How many times have you been asked why it is important to teach literature? How about this for an answer: It helps you live longer.