Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Contest – 140-character book reviews – Your vote counts!

Scott McLeod

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Voting for the finalists in the 140-character book review contest is now open:

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I picked nine of my favorites. It was extremely tough. There were LOTS of great entries!

Voting deadline: noon Pacific time, Friday, August 1

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The word "enough" stands boldly in black at the center, with incorrect spellings like "enugh," "enuph," "enuff," and "enuf" crossed out in red above and below, subtly highlighting the quirks of English spelling.

The Past

When enough is “enuf”: The strange and futile history of English spelling reform

In “Enough Is Enuf,” Gabe Henry traces the history of simplified spelling movements and the lessons they teach us about language.

In the store aisle brimming with products, a person examines the label of a purple bottle, curious about the latest scienceploitation claims that promise groundbreaking benefits.

Thinking

Exploring the wild and disturbing world of “scienceploitation”

Timothy Caulfield, a leading science communicator, discusses the challenges of combatting misinformation in an age of information overload.

Silhouettes of three people in red stand on a podium made of white cubes, evoking the spirit of ranked choice voting, with blue circles against a dark grid background.

The Present

Can ranked-choice voting heal our poisoned politics?

The electoral reform also known as instant-runoff voting promises bridge-building and broad appeal instead of culture war and gridlock.

High Culture

13 books everyone should read—as voted by you

Add these great titles to your wish list or secure copies for yourself.

Progress

The Great Progression, 2025-2050

The world isn’t ending! But we are likely at the beginning of a profound transformation.

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