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The Gwen Novak Method of «Work eMail Interruption Free» Vacation

2018-08-23 | Reading time: 2 minutes

I think I might have adapted an old door-bell strategy to sift out unwarranted eMail interruptions during vacations.
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Hey, a good TEDtalk — The art of innovation by Guy Kawasaki

2018-08-10 | Reading time: Less than a minute

Always nice to find a good TEDtalk.
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Recommendation: Political correctness: A force for good? A Munk Debate

2018-05-22 | Reading time: 1 minute

A short shout-out to a brilliant debate on political correctness.
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Jonathan Haidt on Institutionalized Disconfirmation in Universities

2018-03-24 | Reading time: Less than a minute

A short 10 minute clip of Jonathan Haidt regarding our confirmation biases and that we need others to cancel those out.
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Withheld Twitter Accounts

2018-03-22 | Reading time: 2 minutes

Just a short comment on Twitter accounts which are withheld in certain countries.
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«What is Viewpoint Diversity?» by Heterodox Academy

2018-03-10 | Reading time: Less than a minute

Heterodox Academy put a beautiful online showing the importance of viewpoint diversity.
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Assisting Students with Data Analysis

2018-02-28 | Reading time: 1 minute

A few tips when it comes to students who ask for help in data analysis.
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A (down-voted) comment on dealing with troublesome social situations

2018-02-15 | Reading time: 6 minutes

If others are in bad situations, people are quick in wanting to help directly. But there's something to be said for encouraging people to develop the competency to deal with current and future situations on their own.

Image: academia.stackexchange.com
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Dystopian Story and Movie Recommendation: “Harrison Bergeron” and “2081”

2018-02-04 | Reading time: 1 minute

A while ago I stumbled upon a story by Kurt Vonnegut titled: "Harrison Bergeron". There is also a movie titled "2081" that really nails the story. Both are highly recommended in a world that confused equality of opportunity with equality of outcome.
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Learning Analytics, Ethics, and Dutch Uncles

2017-12-04 | Reading time: 2 minutes

Just a short comment about ... well, learning analytics, ethics, and that university departments need a Dutch Uncle to keep students on the field.
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