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David Ng is Director of the
AMBL at the University of British Columbia - fancy speak for a science teacher.
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Benjamin Cohen teaches at the University of Virginia. He is the author of
Notes from the Ground: Science, Soil and Society in the American Countryside (Yale, 2009). His interest is in those places where science, art, and environmental studies come together.
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August 31, 2007
Category: The Art/Science (Non?)Divide Building
First up, an apology for the lack of posting of late. As the school term approaches, things have been more hectic than ever, and so... well... you how it is with prioritizing and all. Nevertheless, once next week rolls around,...
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Posted by David Ng at 12:58 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
August 29, 2007
Category: The Art/Science (Non?)Divide Building
Why does it matter if human knowledge of the world is incomplete? Final thoughts on Adorno's remainder.
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Posted by Benjamin Cohen at 1:40 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Author Meets Bloggers
Flame retardants, plasticizers, heavy metals, and carbon black...truly globalized toxics
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Posted by Benjamin Cohen at 8:30 AM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
August 28, 2007
Category: Author Meets Bloggers
Thomas Friedman is wrong, though the electronics industry is global in every possible respect.
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August 27, 2007
Category: The Art/Science (Non?)Divide Building
We won't invite scrutiny by calling it "scientific," but check it out anyway
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Posted by Benjamin Cohen at 8:12 PM • 32 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Author Meets Bloggers
Environmental and health impacts of the entire life cycle of high tech electronics...because how many gadgets and how many new gadgets do we really need?
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Posted by Benjamin Cohen at 9:45 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
August 24, 2007
Category: Knoxville '82: Where Miscellany Thrive
Study finds a mere 12.782% of Shouts and Murmurs writers have been women. There's blogger reporting for you.
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Posted by Benjamin Cohen at 5:14 PM • 13 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
August 22, 2007
Category: Humor stuff, and in the best of worlds, science humor stuff
Just saw a piece I wrote got published in the Canadian magazine, The Walrus. What's especially cool about this one, is that it has been presented in comic form, which is first for me. This is another great example...
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Posted by David Ng at 12:55 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Industrial Agriculture
When it comes to food choices, Yogurt and dairy seem easiest. Plus, aesthetics matter too.
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August 21, 2007
Category: Industrial Agriculture
Money, taste, nutrition, time, convenience, source...a discussion about food philosophies.
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Posted by Benjamin Cohen at 8:07 AM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks