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29 Nov 2023
Is the Integrated Information Theory (IIT) pseudoscience? A recent open letter signed by 124 prominent experts argued that IIT is unfalsifiable and unscientific (osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/zs…). We asked 570 authors of recent papers on consc. Do they agree, and why? (thread, 1/7).
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29 Nov 2023
Is the Integrated Information Theory (IIT) pseudoscience? A recent open letter signed by 124 prominent experts argued that IIT is unfalsifiable and unscientific (osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/zs…). We asked 570 authors of recent papers on consc. Do they agree, and why? (thread, 1/7).
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29 Nov 2023
Regardless of the vote, however, most respondents seem to agree that "pseudoscience" was a loaded term to use, and that criticisms made by the open letter could be moved to most other theories of consciousness. They shared over 42 references.
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28 Nov 2023
"I worry that, unless the tide turns soon, the Internet I fell in love with may cease to exist, and in its place, we will have something closer to a souped-up version of TV"
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21 Sep 2023
Absolutely impeccable response from Rumble to the UK government, concerning #RussellBrand allegations bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment…
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11 Jul 2023
Do you agree with innovations announced for the @ref2028? A random sample of academics from all disciplines mostly does, albeit with many caveats. Concerns include that it might increase #inequality between and within universities. Responses still coming in!
ALT https://comcensus.org/public/publicMain.php?q=UK_REF_2028_1
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6 Jul 2023
"Focusing on race solely misses the point of diversity and often favors people from advantaged backgrounds (e.g. 2 physician parents) who happen to Black (or not African American, but African, which is a very different demographic)" Sacred Sandpiper, on #AffirmativeAction
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6 Jul 2023
"Students of historically underrepresented groups do not have the same opportunities that students of privileged backgrounds have." says Keen Duck,who doesn't agree at all with the decision on #AffirmativeAction
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6 Jul 2023
"The REF reforms create space for failure by moving away from the assessment of individuals – but will performance reviews and promotion panels respond accordingly?"
6 Jul 2023
If universities want top research, they must allow people to fail: the new Research Excellence Framework rules allow greater scope to aim for the (four) stars. But who will embrace the risk of crashing to Earth, asks @PoliticalSpike
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ALT Andrew Talansky of Garmin-Sharp crashes in the sprint to the finish line in stage seven of the 2014 Tour de France, in Nancy on 11 July 2014.
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5 Jul 2023
"NHS England admits too many staff remain afraid to raise issues - but, an official says, it wants all employees to feel they work in an organisation where their voices count." Would you like to try comCensus? @NHSuk @BriceEm @CareQualityComm @ChidgeyClark bbc.co.uk/news/health-660518…
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