Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

People and the planet report

Rapid and widespread changes in the world’s human population, coupled with unprecedented levels of consumption present profound challenges to human health and well-being, and the natural environment. This report gives … Continue reading

Monday, 15 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Knowledge, Networks and Nations report

Knowledge, Networks and Nations surveys the global scientific landscape in 2011, noting the shift to an increasingly multipolar world underpinned by the rise of new scientific powers such as China, … Continue reading

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Free world-class education for anyone anywhere

Khan Academy and MIT OPenCourseWare offer easy access to high-quality education for free Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class … Continue reading

Monday, 15 October 2012 · Leave a comment

U.N. Secretary General says: “The Time Has Come”

It’s not every day that a major world figure speaks out forcefully in defense of equality. But earlier this month, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon did just that when he … Continue reading

Sunday, 14 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Publishing strategies only benefit the publishers

How traditional publishing hurts scientific progress: Eighty five percent of published papers remain locked behind subscription pay walls, accessible only to those affiliated with universities and other large research institutions. … Continue reading

Saturday, 13 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Southeast Asia: Contemporary Multi-national Nations

Jorge Carrillo – Migration is one of the markers of globalization and it can be a decisive factor in the success of the societies willing to tap into the potential … Continue reading

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The Future of History

Emerging signals for change regarding history and Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is one of the world hubs of culturally rich ancient ethnic groups with diverse social structures. The region embraces … Continue reading

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An education in occupation

In just 20 years, then, the Iraqi university system went from being among the best in the Middle East to one of the worst. This extraordinary act of institutional destruction … Continue reading

Saturday, 13 October 2012 · Leave a comment