Category Archives for culture

Scientists should learn to be communicators, says Chris Mooney

Interesting talk yesterday, the main points of which were: Science is complicated You can’t expect the media to get it right So, scientists should stop obsessing over tedious facts and learn to market, or “frame”, our work. Nice sentiment, but … Continue reading

31. January 2008 by Mr. Gunn
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Xeni Jardin put up an article about the candy meth craze.

The candy meth craze is a story I hear from time to time, always containing some comment along the lines of “it’s made to taste like candy, so little kids will get hooked”. It’s sad to see this kind of … Continue reading

09. May 2007 by Mr. Gunn
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K is for Kompressor

K is for Kompressor – Cookie Monster meets Einsturzende Neubaten. Cute and fuzzy in an goofy industrial sort of way.

17. February 2003 by Mr. Gunn
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