The march in Charlottesville, Va., earlier this summer by white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other right-wing extremists illuminated the growing danger of authoritarian movements both in the United States and across the globe. It’s signalling a danger that mimics the increasingly forgotten horrors of the 1930s. Neo-Nazis in the United States, and possibly those worldwide, appear […] … learn more→
Author Archives: Kevin
Why universities must fight the new wave of authoritarianism
Gold, Dollars, Stocks…and Bitcoin.
I was a professional stockbroker and investment banker before I went into academia, and it is my blog, and so I feel entitled to talk a bit about the insanity in our monetary system…there’s much to say, so much that I’ll be rambling a bit trying to just hit the highlights. I’ve mentioned before that […] … learn more→
Poisonous science: the dark side of the lab
My husband was a brilliant scientist who committed suicide a few years ago. While he and I talked, often, about ways to share what happened to him in the high-pressure world of elite academic science, I have chosen not to share his name because I do not have his permission. Nor – much as I […] … learn more→
Poisoned water holes: the legal dangers of dark web policing
Australian police are using “poisoned watering holes” to investigate crime on the dark web. By taking over illegal marketplaces that traffic in child pornography or drugs, law enforcement are collecting information about criminals all over the world. Of course, crimes that occur on the internet often cross international borders, but this situation is creating troubling […] … learn more→
Beware the cult of ‘tech fixing’ – it’s why America is eyeing the nuclear button
With even Vladimir Putin now warning of global catastrophe from the recent tensions in Korea, we are in arguably the worst period of nuclear brinkmanship since the end of the Cold War. It is partly thanks to a strand of thinking among the American right that a nuclear attack on Pyongyang would succeed where decades […] … learn more→
Do international students in Britain need better English skills?
The start of the academic year is fast approaching, with new students from across the UK looking forward to starting university with a mix of trepidation and excitement. The UK is also a popular place for international students to study, given that it has some of the best universities in the world. This means that […] … learn more→
Avoiding the PSLFiasco: Part One
This fall, for the first time ever, borrowers who have made 120 qualifying payments can avail themselves of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) to eliminate their remaining federal student loan debt. Ahead of its implementation, we’ve drafted some recommendations to ensure smooth sailing and a better, more targeted program. This post, detailing recommendations […] … learn more→
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Does being religious or spiritual make you more ethical at work?
Can religion and spirituality promote ethical behaviour in the workplace? It’s a contentious issue, but our research comprising interviews with forty Indian top level executives suggests it might. We found that virtues embedded within the various traditions of religion and spirituality (Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism) play a role in ethical decision-making in […] … learn more→
Rape at universities: One program is proven to reduce it
As students return to universities across Canada and the United States this month, the safety of female students is a major concern. Sexual violence occurs on all campuses and can no longer be ignored. It’s now widely recognized that universities and governments need to invest deeply in prevention. The province of Quebec, for example, recently […] … learn more→
