Monthly Archives: September 2017

Writing in the Sciences

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Robert Basil

“The more that you take care with your writing, the more you might explore uncertainties in your thinking,” suggests Stanford University Environmental Earth System Science Professor Julie Kennedy in this excellent Writing Matters video. Kennedy helpfully stresses the primacy of … Continue reading →

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Having a strong accent can work in your favour …

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Robert Basil

… writes MIT cognitive science professor Edward Gibson in Aeon: Suppose you are at a cocktail party, and your conversation partner – someone with power in your field – wants to know your view about a potentially scandalous issue at your … Continue reading →

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Mistakes you should avoid as a business using social media

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Robert Basil

The always smart Kaylynn Chong at Hootsuite has these six good reminders: Don’t over-hashtag. “Too many hashtags can make you look spammy or desperate if you’re using ones that aren’t relevant to your post. Even if you gain followers, it’s … Continue reading →

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The ‘Fuzzy Logic’ Man

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Robert Basil

“He always took criticism as a compliment,” said Stuart Russell, a Berkeley professor who worked next door to Mr. Zadeh for many years. “It meant that people were considering what he had to say.”

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