"A sinister cabal of superior writers."
Spincycle is interested in questions around media, governance, and political economy. He strongly values reading good fiction for he feels that it imparts the important value of empathy.
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Comments Please! The Future Of Blog Comments?
Should we rethink commenting systems to make them more useful for users?
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A Nightmare With Northwest Airlines
Unprofessional, rude staff made for an unpleasant journey.
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Playing With Numbers: "Objective" Ratings of a Subjective Reality
Why did India fare so badly in the latest Reporters without Borders press freedom rankings?
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Debunking Nuclear Peace, Deterrence, And Associated Posits
The possession of nuclear weapons does not give nations as much power as once thought.
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Why North Korea Wants Nukes and How to Live In A Nuclear World
The threat emanating from nuclear proliferation is greatly exaggerated, and the clichéd panic-button response of enacting blanket sanctions against nations is unlikely to work.
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Official Sources: Iraq Has WMDs... And Other Tales
Official sources are increasingly being used in place of first-hand reporting. Soon all our news will be from the government.
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The Power of Brands
A positive prognosis of the growing influence of consumer power doesn't always hold true.
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Whose Frame Is It Anyway? How The Media And The Politicians Frame The News
Mass media has not only changed the way politicians argue, but also changed the topics on which they argue.
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How Certification Requirements Are Hobbling Teacher Recruitment
The school system in America is by all indications in deep crisis. Certification requirements must be eased to attract new talent.
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To Broadcast Or To Podcast: Report From The National Association Of Broadcasters Conference
Broadcast industry still shies away from Internet based digital delivery models. I 'nab' some predictions from this year's NAB.
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