Of Citizen Science, Ethics, and IRBs – the view from Science Online
I had the wonderful opportunity to co-moderate two sessions at this past week’s Science Online “unconference” in Raleigh, affectionately known as #scio13. Sessions are proposed and moderated by volunteers, and there is a broad range of attendees, leading to rich discussion…and lots of fun. There were three sessions devoted to different aspects of Citizen [...]
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Prosecutorial Excess: A Pattern of Abuse
January 24th, 2013 |
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I continue on break from the UMN Markingson story as I try to make sense—although there appears none to be had—of the tragic death of Aaron Swartz. I am haunted and infuriated by the senselessness of his death and his persecution by overzealous prosecutors. I am also reminded of other witch hunts that were equally [...]
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January 14th, 2013 |
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This post is in honor of Aaron Swartz. I had long considered posting my book as open access but had hesitated in doing so, even though I have long been an enthusiast about OLPC and Creative Commons. Aaron’s tragic death prompted my urgent reconsideration and offering. For me, it is the pictures of Aaron, [...]
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