Two new studies attempt to take a look at the cost of inequality. The first and most quantifiable, of the two attempted to measure the actual economic cost of inequality in the UK. The Equality Trust thinktank looked at statistics related to the impact on health, wellbeing and crime rates. They estimated that the annual…
Animated Video Explains Why Stephen Hawking is a Big Deal
Almost everyone knows that Stephen Hawking is a big deal. At the very least they’ve seen him on Big Bang Theory, but some people may not know why he is important or that he contributed significantly to THE big bang theory. This quick animation from the Guardian explains the big ideas that made everyone care…
Instead of Adding a Paywall the Guardian Builds a Larger Audience
I’ve been pretty down on newspapers lately, at least the ones ducking behind paywalls. Going behind a paywall, unless you’re the New York Times or Wall Street Journal, is the equivalent of putting up a going out of business sign, albeit with a long lead time. There are, however, alternatives. The newspapers that adapt and win the…
Instead of Adding a Paywall the Guardian Builds a Larger Audience
I’ve been pretty down on newspapers lately, at least the ones ducking behind paywalls. Going behind a paywall, unless you’re the New York Times or Wall Street Journal, is the equivalent of putting up a going out of business sign, albeit with a long lead time. There are, however, alternatives. The newspapers that adapt and win the…
On the Media’s Bob Garfield Needs to Listen to His Own Show
I’ve generally liked the NPR program ‘On the Media’, so I was extremely disappointed by Bob Garfield’s pointless rant in the Guardian. The piece, sadly titled, Comment is free, was published on March 27 so it couldn’t possibly be an April fools stunt. Garfield displayed a knowledge of one side of the (old) news industry…
On the Media’s Bob Garfield Needs to Listen to His Own Show
I’ve generally liked the NPR program ‘On the Media’, so I was extremely disappointed by Bob Garfield’s pointless rant in the Guardian. The piece, sadly titled, Comment is free, was published on March 27 so it couldn’t possibly be an April fools stunt. Garfield displayed a knowledge of one side of the (old) news industry…