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Ben Goldacre: Battling Bad Science

Bad science and the reporting of medical studies can get a little out of hand at times. Malcolm Gladwell touched on this silliness in the past with his “new and troubling questions” story, but we can all relate. In this TED talk, Ben Goldacre actually sheds some light on how big of an issue this is for doctors and the healthcare industry. I highly recommend watching it. [Thanks for the link, Adam]

"One can fault the movie for this cartoonish portrayal of Harvard, but it reveals the true intent of the filmmakers; not to bring down Facebook or embarrass Zuckerberg but to convey the story of our generation: the transition of power from old money to new ideas; the flattening of social structures; how technology is altering not just the way we communicate but the way we live; and the quickening pace that leaves behind people who rely on old ways and favors those who rapidly adapt."

What The Social Network Will Mean To Facebook And Mark Zuckerberg: A Film Review And Analysis | Forrester Blogs

Love this quote about The Social Network. It truly captures the power shift from money to ideas and knowledge.

"Right now, the big sort focuses on finding clever viral videos, but it won’t for long…Instead, the big sort will relentlessly find and connect and spread ideas that generate productivity and impact."

Seth’s Blog: The big sort

Just something to get your brain churning. The “big sort” is something to look forward to, and I think the first step will be recognizing good content creators and getting them on the same page about what kind of content is useful, relevant and well-designed.