There has been a huge demand for data scientists in the past decade. Is that about to change? Will the current recession slow the growth in demand for analytics and data science? Will changes in organizational goals and focus make job losses in these fields likely?
Data Science for analytical minds | Introduction
Introduction to 5-part practical guide on becoming a data scientist.
Crossing the technology chasm - rebuild or perish
An excellent article by Rohan Rajiv, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, published in 2017.
Why more information leads to more uncertainty -- Coping with different types of informational uncertainty.
Humans are hard-wired to avoid uncertainty. But, every day, we’re bombarded with ambiguous, complex, and often conflicting information. To make sense out of all this noise, the authors describe a framework for understanding and coping with different types of informational uncertainty, both cognitively to make sense of information and emotionally to mitigate the stress and anxiety that result from uncertainty.
A Call for Transparent Academic Publication Process.
The peer-review process is an integral and invaluable part of knowledge creation and the advancement of science. It acts as a “checks and balances” system to ensure publication of high-quality scientific papers. It strives, among others, to detect possible errors, improve the quality of methods and findings, and ensure the soundness of conclusions. A good review must be publicly recognized and rewarded for its contributions to the advancement of knowledge.
SIX PRINCIPLES that will change you for better and how you see the world around you.
Life is not about achieving a particular goal but about who we become on our way. It truly amazes how humanity was aware of the core principles of a happy, fulfilled life — even thousands of years ago. Yet, sometimes we still fail to apply those lessons. If applied, they will change you for better, happy life and your mind forever -- how you see the world around you. This article shows how to apply them.
Teaching Kids to Be Independent Thinkers -- How to foster creativity in kids.
Tips for Success -- Here're helpful tips for success from some of the most successful people - Jack Ma, Azim Premji, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pitchai, Sachin Tendulkar, and Bill Gates.
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Contracts: A Beginner’s Guide
Lessons from My First Two Years of AI Research -- Tom Silver
On creativity -- Book-3 in Critical Thinking Series, published by IEEE-USA. (Free for IEEE Members)
Why some people make constant progress, while others appear doomed?
The IT Crowd: How Lockdown Impacted IT Departments Around the World - a report by IDG.