Knowtex

The question “what is theory?” has been central to the project of the humanities and social sciences since their modern beginnings, and has always been both a “theoretical” and a “critical” question.

Why do some people behave morally while others do not ?

an interview with James Gleick at the Science Gallery about The Information - "news editors, museum curators, book publishers will survive in the new digital economy because what they do is going to be more valuable than ever"

Scientists have taken a major step toward developing robot biologists. They have shown that their system, the Automated Biology Explorer, can solve a complicated biology problem from scratch.

Collection of essays on the evolution of literary studies in the digital age, with theoretical and methodological reflexions on the relationships between nicts and the evolution of the reading/writing/editing practices.

Evolution is about scientific inquiry and evidence, not mythology or ideology. If you have questions or concerns about it, take a biology class.

Social science and economics through actors and networks.

A young medical assistant is giving a nice presentation about the principles of evolution. The genetic information of each living being is subject to modifications. Mutations can lead to bacterial resistance towards antibiotics.

Cartoons illustrating and discussing theoretical issues in social science :)

Jane McGonigal, PhD is a world-renowned designer of alternate reality games — or, games that are designed to improve real lives and solve real problems. She believes game designers are on a humanitarian mission — and her #1 goal in life is to see a game developer win a Nobel Peace Prize.