Back-of-the-envelope calculations are a powerful professional practice.
Peter J. Denning
Locality and Professional Life
The locality principle extends beyond computer memories. It teaches us something about being human.
Science Is Not Another Opinion
The issue is not who has the "truth," but whose claims deserve more credence.
Avalanches Make Us All Innovators
Avalanches generate enormous breakdowns. The practices of innovation adoption may be just what you need to resolve them.
The S-shaped curve of technology adoption is a welcome recurrence in an otherwise chaotic adoption world.
Dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has confronted us with a raft of dilemmas that challenge us to decide what values are important in our designs.
An Interview with Andrew Odlyzko on Cyber Security
Is a "Cyber Pearl Harbor" any greater a risk than a natural disaster? How shall we prioritize our preparations for a cyber disaster?
An Interview with David Brin on Resiliency
Many risks of catastrophic failures of critical infrastructures can be significantly reduced by relatively simple measures to increase resiliency.
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