Year: 2020
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Artificial intelligence
Can robots write? Machine learning produces dazzling results, but some assembly is still required
Text generators like GPT-3 can produce remarkably convincing writing, but they can't do away with human supervision just yet.
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Brain power
Doctors are key to overcome the COVID “infodemic”
Doctors can play a leading role in combating misinformation because even people who believe conspiracy theories still believe information about…
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Brain power
South Australian COVID-19 outbreak highlights how pandemics need a different disaster management approach
A young pizza worker has been vilified for triggering the sudden decision to order South Australia into a strict COVID-19…
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Brain power
COVID-19 prompts action to bridge America’s digital divide
Why are so many Americans opposed to lockdowns? COVID-19 is wickedly complex, and when we start to explore that complexity…
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Brain power
How tribalism makes us vulnerable to misinformation
Tribalism has become a central force in today’s political discussion, especially due to online influence campaigns that leverage this kind…
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 4): Conclusion
Thoughts and questions as to what the principles and priorities for tackling complexity might mean for governance and public administration…
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Brain power
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) COVID-19 learning: An analysis
The COVID-19 learning of the Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) clearly demonstrates that multi-stakeholder partnership is key to achieving the desired…
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Brain power
Science communication is more important than ever. Here are 3 lessons from around the world on what makes it work
Science communication succeeds when it takes community knowledge seriously, works with other belief systems, and expects researchers to contribute to…