A Proto-VOIP Conference Call from 1978
Using an amazing new technology from 1978 looks awfully familiar.
The Value of Redundancy in Research, or, In Research, Redundancy Has Value
The systems of research and scholarly communication contain a lot of redundancy. This is a good thing.
Videos of the SSP 2019 Meeting Sessions Now Available
Videos of the sessions from the SSP’s 2019 Annual Meeting are now available.
The Most Popular Social Media Networks Over Time
A look at the most popular social media networks by users over time.
If Emoji Isn’t a Language, Then What Exactly Does it Do?
The creator of an emoji translation of “Moby Dick” takes a look at the linguistic role that they serve.
Building for the Long Term: Why Business Strategies are Needed for Community-Owned Infrastructure
As community-owned and -led efforts to build scholarly communications infrastructure gain momentum, what can be done to help them achieve long term sustainability?
Animal Sounds Around the World
Some fun Friday language explorations — why do animal make different sounds in different languages?
50 Years Later, What Neil Armstrong Saw Out His Window
A simulation of what Neil Armstrong saw as he guided the lunar module in for a landing made via NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera.
Things Called “American” in Different Countries
A Friday video showing different things around the world that are called, “American”.
Welcoming A New Chef in the Kitchen, Haseeb Irfanullah
Welcoming a new Chef in the Kitchen, Haseeb Irfanullah.
Happy Fourth of July
We’re off for the US Independence Day holiday. Celebrate with the Staple Singers.
Regional Accents of the United States
A Friday video offering 50 different regional accents from 50 states in America.
Cutting Through the Headline Hype on Medical Studies
Two videos offer tips on separating the actual research done in medical studies from the often over-hyped media coverage.
Leaving Behind the Outrage Economy
Some thoughts about using social media in a more intentional and humane manner, and video presentation by Dan Harvey on why outrage and anger are so prevalent (and valuable) online.
Gone Fishing
We’re off for the US and UK holiday and this week’s SSP Meeting. A musical interlude to move you into summer…