Universities need to take back the means of production with regards to academic publishing. There is zero reason for this--academics/researchers do the writing,editing and reviewing--why are we a) providing free labor and b) being charged for the privilege?
September 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Universities need to take back the means of production with regards to academic publishing. There is zero reason for this--academics/researchers do the writing,editing and reviewing--why are we a) providing free labor and b) being charged for the privilege?
I actually remembering hearing about a similar discrepancy in high school and calculating out what my actual sign was. I think of it as one of my early buffers against magical thinking.
September 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I actually remembering hearing about a similar discrepancy in high school and calculating out what my actual sign was. I think of it as one of my early buffers against magical thinking.
Every dem needs to talk about how much it costs per arrest, per deportation etc. I know the bigger issue is morals, but they can say "morals aside" and run through the costs.
August 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Every dem needs to talk about how much it costs per arrest, per deportation etc. I know the bigger issue is morals, but they can say "morals aside" and run through the costs.
Never thought to do it. I mentioned the level of service in my full prof dossier, but didn’t give details about people/institutions. But I tend to chronically underreport so I’ll look to see what others say.
July 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Never thought to do it. I mentioned the level of service in my full prof dossier, but didn’t give details about people/institutions. But I tend to chronically underreport so I’ll look to see what others say.
Sadly I think this is kind of okay with some parents who don't really like the idea of their kids being influenced by other adults--the idea of an impersonal but personalized system somewhat appeals to them in the abstract.
July 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Sadly I think this is kind of okay with some parents who don't really like the idea of their kids being influenced by other adults--the idea of an impersonal but personalized system somewhat appeals to them in the abstract.
Not to mention that it's only use is developed by harnessing the cultural, linguistic, artistic etc. work of pretty much anyone throughout history and yet it's going to be owned/controlled by a few.
July 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Not to mention that it's only use is developed by harnessing the cultural, linguistic, artistic etc. work of pretty much anyone throughout history and yet it's going to be owned/controlled by a few.
Sure, but I think the critical distinctions need to be made. As a prof, I review an average of 2000 pgs of student work a semester-I target some assignments for careful feedback, others for completion of basics. I don't use AI, but could see it for the latter. I'm rethinking assignments too.
July 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Sure, but I think the critical distinctions need to be made. As a prof, I review an average of 2000 pgs of student work a semester-I target some assignments for careful feedback, others for completion of basics. I don't use AI, but could see it for the latter. I'm rethinking assignments too.