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Terrorism and Radicalization: What to do, What not to do, by Scott Atran
A piece that examines terrorism in detail and by steps of logic works up to saying that one of the most effective long-term strategies against terrorism may be to use the power of stories and heroes and imagination.
Just Say No To OOXMLAh, Microsoft. Will you ever learn to ( Read more... )
A piece that examines terrorism in detail and by steps of logic works up to saying that one of the most effective long-term strategies against terrorism may be to use the power of stories and heroes and imagination.
Just Say No To OOXMLAh, Microsoft. Will you ever learn to ( Read more... )
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Terrorism and Radicalization: I was most interested in his description of terrorist networks. Effective loose networks seem preferable to rigid hierarchies. (Especially nowdays, since my company is waiting for the OK from the parent company to give me a raise. I kid you not. It's a mess.) (I properly used 'loose'!)
OOXML: I've been watching this. Microsoft will play nicely with others shortly after the market stops taking its shit. It'll happen eventually.
Brain paradox: We don't know anything. We can just evaluate the usefulness of models. Fundamental knowledge is lacking.
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