I am not saying that scientists are smarter or wiser than other folks. But there are habits of mind: you know, a deep appreciation of evidence; an ability to deal with probability and statistics, to be alert to cognitive biases and tricks that our minds play on ourselves; … a willingness to accept tentative conclusions and accept … the uncertainty of these scientific conclusions — not as reason for inaction, but a way of finding the best path forward …
Category: Blog
POETRY & CONTINGENCY thinking about poetry, value, and accident
From time to time I carry on a one-sided discussion of topics in poetry, lexicography, language, and the Digital Humanities on my research blog.
Scots History A historical view of Scotland and the Scots that make up the country
I’ve just started listening to the Scots History Podcast. So far my favorite episode is Glencoe Massacre.
The new podcast feed is currently missing some of the old episodes so check out the old podcast feed too.
Madeleine L’Engle quote
You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.
How to stop giving a F@$% what people think.
Hey, I’ve been doing this for some time, it’s a lotta fun, but beware people treat you oddly when they realize you don’t fit in the wee-little pigeonhole they have constructed for you. But fuck ’em, judgmental pricks gonna be judgey.