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By drorzel on October 29, 2008.
  • The Frontal Cortex : Dangerous Models
    Why investment bankers are like cod fishermen
    (tags: economics social-science science environment animals blogs computing theory)
  • Fear and Humiliation as Legitimate Teaching Methods :: Inside Higher Ed :: Higher Education's Source for News, Views and Jobs
    Teaching lessons from World of Warcraft. Seriously.
    (tags: academia education games internet psychology social-science)
  • Eight Ways To Survive The Next Eight Days Without Losing Your Frigging Mind - 236.com - News
    "Force Yourself To Engage In One Non-Election Related Activity Every Day"
    (tags: politics us silly internet)
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