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Max Newman
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Max Newman: Forgotten Man of Early British Computing

Reflections on a significant, yet often overlooked, computing pioneer.

Fair Use in Europe
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Fair Use in Europe

Examining the mismatch between copyright law and technology-influenced evolving social norms in the European Union.

Q&a: Hacker Culture, Coding, and Free Speech
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Q&a: Hacker Culture, Coding, and Free Speech

Anthropologist E. Gabriella Coleman, author of Coding Freedom: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Hacking, is fascinated by hacker culture, and with its notion that software...

Are the Costs of 'Free' Too High in Online Education?
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Are the Costs of 'Free' Too High in Online Education?

Considering the economic implications as educational institutions expand online learning initiatives.

Peacebuilding in a Networked World
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Peacebuilding in a Networked World

Harnessing computing and communication technologies in fragile, conflict-stressed nations.

Code Abuse
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Code Abuse

One programmer's extension is another programmer's abuse.

Cyber-Victimization and Cybersecurity in China
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Cyber-Victimization and Cybersecurity in China

Seeking insights into cyberattacks associated with China. <!-- <em>To view a slide presentation with video commentary by the author, click here (xxx Mbytes)</em>...

The Problem with Hands-Free Dashboard Cellphones
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The Problem with Hands-Free Dashboard Cellphones

Lawmakers misunderstand user experience of technology interface.

Funding Successful Research
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Funding Successful Research

A proposal for result-based funding for research projects.

Can Computer Professionals and Digital Technology Engineers Help Reduce Gun Violence?
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Can Computer Professionals and Digital Technology Engineers Help Reduce Gun Violence?

Ten idea seeds.

Ethics Viewpoints Efficacies
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Ethics Viewpoints Efficacies

Seeking answers to ethical concerns.

Moods, Wicked Problems, and Learning
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Moods, Wicked Problems, and Learning

Wicked problems and learning environments present tough mood challenges for leaders and teachers. Telepresence and sensory gadgets are unlikely to replace physical...

Academic Careers Workshop For Underrepresented Groups
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Academic Careers Workshop For Underrepresented Groups

A longitudinal evaluation of the application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes of ACW participants.

A Copyright Challenge to Resales of Digital Music
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A Copyright Challenge to Resales of Digital Music

A currently pending case will have significant implications for secondary markets in digital goods.

The Explosive Growth of Postdocs in Computer Science
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The Explosive Growth of Postdocs in Computer Science

Considering the factors influencing the recent rapid increase in the number of postdoctoral positions in computer science.

Cloud Services Certification
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Cloud Services Certification

How to address the lack of transparency, trust, and acceptance in cloud services.

The Value of Microprocessor Designs
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The Value of Microprocessor Designs

Applying a centuries-old technique to modern cost estimation.

Reflections on Stanford's MOOCs
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Reflections on Stanford's MOOCs

New possibilities in online education create new challenges.

Divided By Division
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Divided By Division

Is there a "best used by" date for software?

More Sight on Foresight
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More Sight on Foresight

My previous column, "The Foresight Saga, Redux," began a discussion that is continued here regarding some lessons learned from the 2012 U.S. November elections. In...
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