Why libraries can and must change
The history of the library is replete with mechanical marvels. More than collections of books,…
Science fiction helps us deal with science fact: a lesson from Terminator’s killer robots
He's back! Any mention of the killer robots debate brings images of the Terminator film.…
How do you know that what you know is true? That’s epistemology
It's not what you think you know, but how you can justify your knowledge that…
New research highlights challenges of building networks for employees and entrepreneurs
Social networks are essential to the success of both employees and entrepreneurs.
The Knowledge City Index: Sydney takes top spot but Canberra punches above its weight
The changing nature of work means the knowledge capabilities of cities are more important than…
Is the world really sleepwalking to war? Systems thinking can provide an answer
An aggressive posture is one thing—but doing something about it is another, as countries factor…
Expert culture has killed the innovator in workplaces
A lack of "breakthrough" moments in innovation may be caused by the increase of specialised…
Cities are complex systems – let’s start looking at them that way
We need to find new ways to deal with the complexity of modern cities and…
Simple thinking in a complex world is a recipe for disaster
Humans have limited ability to understand complexity, but there are serious dangers if we oversimplify…
Tougher action needed in the fight against scientific fraud
Is the risk of a criminal conviction enough to deter scientists from publishing bogus research…