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Wikipedia – The Free Online Encyclopedia

Posted on 2018-02-08 by arjaybe

I have cited Wikipedia in many of my posts, and I’ve done it with no shame. Not everyone has shared my enthusiasm, though. Many people have used Wikipedia as an example of what is wrong with getting your information from … Continue reading →

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Conservatives Distrust Higher Education

Posted on 2017-07-15 by arjaybe

There is a growing distrust of higher education among political conservatives. The linked Chronicle of Higher Education article discusses the phenomenon as it pertains particularly to American politics. A majority of Republicans and right-leaning independents think higher education has a … Continue reading →

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Fake News – Fake Science

Posted on 2016-11-28 by arjaybe

Fake news is in the news these days. It’s a problem because of the gullibility and credulousness of so many people. There are those who trust any source that gives the appearance of authority. And there is the ever-present problem … Continue reading →

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