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Against climate change tribalism — We gamble with the future by dehumanizing our opponents
Progress depends on being able to disagree in ways that do not turn every aspect of climate politics into an identity-driven tribal war between good and…
Jan 24
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August 2023
ChatGPT in college seminars: How to "AI proof" writing assignments
The craft of writing is a centuries-old civic art essential to deeper understanding, perspective-taking, self-reflection, and an active life. We can't…
Aug 31, 2023
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The science media ecosystem: The diversifying roles and practices of science journalists
Summarizing a 2011 study as a comparison point for discussing the contemporary landscape of science, environmental, and climate journalism
Aug 30, 2023
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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November 2021
The multitasking meditator — The addiction design strategies behind mobile mindfulness apps
The addiction design strategies behind mobile mindfulness apps
Nov 15, 2021
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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August 2021
Piltdown Man groupthink — How nationalism, racism, and hype led to history's most famous scientific fraud
A case study in how scientific knowledge is constantly being shaped, interpreted, and promoted outside of formal peer-reviewed channels.
Aug 23, 2021
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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Piltdown Man groupthink — How nationalism, racism, and hype led to history's most famous scientific fraud
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June 2021
The moderate-minded writer — Finding my voice as an intellectual in a climate of extremes
Why essential intellectual habits of moderation, pragmatism, and skepticism can only be cultivated by way of deep reading and contemplation.
Jun 15, 2021
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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The moderate-minded writer — Finding my voice as an intellectual in a climate of extremes
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May 2021
When nuclear power came to Cayuga Lake
Lessons from the 1970s about the politics of expertise in local conflicts over proposed energy projects
May 20, 2021
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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June 2019
Public optimism and reservations about science and technology across the world
Those who benefit from a globalized market economy tend to be the most optimistic about science and technology, whereas those left behind express the…
Jun 2, 2019
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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January 2019
The climate philanthropy roadmap: Mega-donors are the main forces driving climate policy but who holds them accountable?
A lack of accountability promotes groupthink across civil society that ignores important ideas and needed investments — leading to path dependency.
Jan 1, 2019
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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June 2018
Funding the news: Evaluating philanthropic support for nonprofit journalism, 2010-15
Leading up to the 2016 election, the amount and diversity of grant making was far below what is needed to offset the decline in legacy newspaper…
Jun 9, 2018
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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Funding the news: Evaluating philanthropic support for nonprofit journalism, 2010-15
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May 2018
Philanthropy in the post cap-and-trade years
Executive summary of a 2018 study on U.S. climate and energy foundation funding
May 21, 2018
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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May 2015
Ecomodernists spark rhetorical heat
Why we need risk-taking intellectuals who question conventional thinking and approaches to wicked problems like climate change
May 25, 2015
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Matthew C. Nisbet
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