Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
Recent years have seen an explosive growth in mindfulness, which has been adapted from Buddhist meditation practices. In schools, health services and workplaces, different forms of therapy based on mindfulness are on offer, and meditation apps such a.....»»
Dubious Dell monitor ads turn into legal troubles
The Federal Court of Australia ordered Dell to pay customers who fell for misleading ads offering discounts on monitor add-ons......»»
Twitter"s own lawyers refute Elon Musk"s claim that the "Twitter Files" exposed US government censorship
For months, Twitter owner Elon Musk and his allies have amplified baseless claims that the US government illegally coerced Twitter into censoring a 2020 New York Post article about Hunter Biden. The foundation for those claims rests on the so-called.....»»
Implications of no-free-lunch theorems
In the 18th century, the philosopher David Hume observed that induction—inferring the future based on what's happened in the past—can never be reliable. In 1997, SFI Professor David Wolpert with his colleague Bill Macready made Hume's observation.....»»
Apple responds to dubious iPhone security claim by Russia, vowing to never create a backdoor to iOS
Earlier today, the Federal Security Service accused the NSA of hacking iPhones of citizens and foreign diplomats in Russia as part of a an espionage operation. Apple has now responded indirectly to Russia’s claim that the alleged operation include.....»»
Study argues "girly economics" data necessary for full picture of economy, equitable policy
Any parent can tell you that work doesn't stop when you leave the office and go home. Yet national and international economic statistics only consider the work that happens "at the market," or outside the home—not caring for children, cooking, clea.....»»
Is cybersecurity an unsolvable problem?
Ars chats with law philosopher Scott Shapiro about his new book, Fancy Bear Goes Phishing. Enlarge (credit: Farrar, Straus and Giroux) In November 1988, a graduate student at Cornell University named Robert Morris, Jr. i.....»»
Where have all the Luddites gone? Exploring what makes us human—and whether modern technology threatens to destroy it
The great—if sometimes overlooked—20th-century philosopher and cultural critic Günther Anders once proposed that our modern age is characterized by a dangerous and pervasive "Apocalypse-Blindheit": a blindness to the apocalypse......»»
What constitutes a paradigm shift? An olive shrub"s mating system as a case study of Kuhn"s theory
Philosopher Thomas Kuhn's influential theory of how scientific knowledge is built introduced the term "paradigm shift" to explain a transformation of a field's ideas and methods. "A Paradigm Shift, or a Paradigm Adjustment? The Evolution of the Oleac.....»»
Tackling e-cigarettes: One path forward in the fight against e-waste pollution
Mounting evidence over the past decade has signaled to the dangers of e-cigarette use for individual consumers. Recent research also argues that the risks don't end with the individual. E-waste generated from a host of electronic devices, e-cigarette.....»»
For birds, blending in may result in more diversity
The saying "Birds of a feather flock together" is being given new meaning by a study published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Flocking birds often travel in groups made up of a single species, in which individuals are nearl.....»»
Dubious report forecasts 42-inch OLED iMacs by 2027
Apple will be producing 32-inch and 42-inch displays or iMacs by 2027, analysts have forecast, with a complete phase-out of LCDs and mini LED displays in mobile devices set for 2026.Apple Studio DisplayApple has gradually been shifting from LCD to OL.....»»
Mifepristone Is Safe. A Court Ruling Reducing Access to It Is Dangerous
A judge’s bad decision about the abortion pill rests on stigma about abortion that harms health care.....»»
Dubious leak claims watchOS 10 interface change includes folders
A sketchy rumor suggests that watchOS 10 will have a new homescreen layout, with the refresh allegedly including folders for sorting apps.Rumors have already circulated about watchOS 10 being a major update, with big changes to the user interface exp.....»»
Florida officials deleted data, stats from dubious COVID analysis: Report
"You can call it a lie by omission." Enlarge / Florida surgeon general Joseph Ladapo speaks at a press conference. (credit: Getty | Paul Hennessy) Florida health officials deleted key data and statistics from a state an.....»»
Florida officials deleted data, stats from dubious COVID analysis: report
"You can call it a lie by omission" Enlarge / Florida surgeon general Joseph Ladapo speaks at a press conference. (credit: Getty | Paul Hennessy) Florida health officials deleted key data and statistics from a state ana.....»»
Internet access must become a human right or we risk ever-widening inequality, argues researcher
People around the globe are so dependent on the internet to exercise socioeconomic human rights such as education, health care, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right, a new study reveals......»»
M2 chip production allegedly paused over Mac demand slump
A dubious report claims that Apple allegedly paused production of M2 chips at the beginning of 2023, caused by an apparent slump in Mac sales.M2 chipThe demand of products can impact the supply chain heavily, as Apple tries to balance manufacturing t.....»»
Global review throws light on gender-based violence in fisheries
A new study published today in Fish and Fisheries argues that gender-based violence (GBV) cannot be separated from other actions taken to achieve equitable social outcomes through fisheries management......»»
For stressed-out grad students, mindfulness makes big difference
While recent studies and polls indicate the nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis, the situation in academia is even more grim: Within the high-stress, high-pressure, often socially isolated world of advanced education, graduate students e.....»»
Environmental injustice closely tied to gender violence, new study argues
Environmental justice and gender violence may seem like separate issues, but a new paper from a University of New Mexico professor argues that the two are closely linked......»»