Documents tagged "University"
Found 101 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026521.txt
The paper discusses a game theory model of cooperation in which players choose whether or not to cooperate without assessing the costs beforehand. The authors propose that this behavior can be explained by a trust-based mechanism, where individuals are more likely to cooperate with others who have demonstrated trustworthy behaviors. The authors also show through simulations and analytical methods that this cooperative equilibrium is stable under various conditions and can increase cooperation frequency compared to equilibria in which players always assess the costs before cooperating.
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Lawrence Krauss discusses the melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet and its potential impact on sea levels. He mentions a proposal to capture CO2 from the atmosphere as a possible solution to climate change, though he notes that research in this area has so far been limited compared to oil and gas exploration. Jeffrey E. asks about changes at the South Pole and whether climate change can only be measured over long periods. Krauss also references Freeman Dyson's views on CO2 levels from millions of years ago.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025651.txt
The email discusses an article about religion and its role in people's lives. Lawrence Krauss mentions that Johnny Depp is a fan of the band Alice Cooper and Joe Perry. The discussion also mentions a film that features Johnny Depp as a guitar player. It appears that Jeffrey E. and Lawrence Krauss may have some mutual acquaintances, including someone who owns an island in the Bahamas.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025639.txt
The document is a conversation between Lawrence Krauss and Jeffrey E. regarding their plans to visit Johnny Depp in the Caribbean. Lawrence Krauss mentioned that he was working on his new book and attending a trip with Johnny Depp, while Jeffrey suggested inviting Depp to visit them when they are in the Caribbean. The focus of this document is on key people such as Lawrence Krauss and Johnny Depp, places like the Caribbean, and topics like their plans for visiting each other.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025636.txt
The document discusses Lawrence Krauss's conversation with a man about the Caribbean and islands, as well as his recent interactions with other individuals such as Johnny Depp and Noam Chomsky. It also mentions Krauss's opinions on religion and fanaticism, as well as his professional roles at Arizona State University, including being the Director of The Origins Project and a Foundation Professor in Earth and Space Exploration and Physics Department.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025210.txt
Jennifer Baichwal is a Canadian filmmaker who has been directing and producing documentaries for over 15 years. Her first film, Looking You In The Back of the Head, focused on personal identity and was broadcast on TVOntario's From the Heart. Let it Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles won an International Emmy in 1999 and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Holier It Gets documents a family trek to the source of the Ganges with their father's ashes, while The True Meaning of Pictures explores the work of Appalachian photographer Shelby Lee Adams. Baichwal is based out of Mercury Films Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025205.txt
Jennifer Baichwal is a Canadian documentary filmmaker who has been directing and producing films for 15 years. Her first feature film, Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles, won an International Emmy award in 1998. She also directed The Holier It Gets, which was nominated for the Donald Brittain Award and the Chalmers Documentarian Award, and a documentary about Appalachian photographer Shelby Lee Adams. Baichwal has received several awards and scholarships throughout her career, including a McGill Major Fellowship and a 2 year FCAR Master's Scholarship.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024624.txt
The document discusses the history of student organizations and campus speech at the University, including regulations from 1964 prohibiting advocacy of political causes or candidates and other activities by student organizations at a specific location. The writer also mentions the launch and development of men's magazine Cavalier, which hired notable writers like Thomas Pynchon and Isaac Asimov and paid him $1,000 a month to write a column named "The Naked Emperor" about an auction of Beatles memorabilia. The writer later became known for creating the character Famous Author, who appears in a series of books written under a pseudonym.
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The document "Teaching Minds" by Roger Schank discusses the application of cognitive science in education and suggests a more student-centered approach to teaching that focuses on real-life learning projects. The author argues that traditional knowledge-based curricula are ineffective and proposes an alternative based on twelve cognitive processes underlying learning. He also addresses issues such as intelligence, university restructuring, and the negative impact of the best universities on public schools.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023720.txt
The article discusses the concept of shame and its importance in society, particularly in relation to financial executives' behavior during the 2008 financial crisis. Jennifer Jacquet, a researcher at the University of British Columbia, is highlighted as someone who studies the effects of honor and shame on cooperation. The author raises questions about the necessity of shame in balancing individual and group interests in various social dilemmas such as energy, food, water shortages, climate disruption, declining fisheries, increasing antibiotic resistance, and nuclear warfare.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023133.txt
This document is a compendium of documents and analysis edited by Terje Rød-Larsen, Nur Laiq, and Fabrice Aidan focusing on the Arab–Israeli conflict. It includes a foreword and acknowledgements, a list of contributors, an introduction to the topic, and several chapters covering key events, people, places, and topics related to the conflict. The publication is intended as a comprehensive resource for understanding this complex and ongoing issue.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022445.txt
The document includes comments and feedback from professors in various fields such as linguistics, history of religions, anthropology, philosophy, physics, computational linguistics, computer science, engineering, and philosophy. The comments express appreciation for the quality of the journal's content and editing process. Some of the professors also expressed interest in contributing to the journal in the future or sharing their work on similar topics.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021425.txt
The document discusses an urgent inquiry from BuzzFeed News regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Lawrence Krauss. The sender suggests a strategy to respond to the accusations and emphasizes the importance of a concise cover letter for public distribution. They also mention correcting minor errors in the draft response before finalizing it.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021416.txt
The document is an email conversation between Lawrence Krauss and Jeffrey E. regarding a BuzzFeed News inquiry about allegations of sexual harassment. The main topic of the conversation revolves around how to respond to the allegations and what strategy to adopt. Key people mentioned in the document include Lawrence Krauss, Jeffrey E., and lawyers from BuzzFeed. The focus is on crafting a response that effectively addresses the claims made by the accusers while also considering possible legal implications.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021408.txt
The document is an email from Lawrence Krauss to Nancy Portland regarding an inquiry from BuzzFeed News about allegations of sexual harassment. Lawrence Krauss denies the accusations and states that he treats people with respect and works hard to support and mentor them. He also mentions his high public profile, which has led to more scrutiny and outside complaints than other faculty members receive.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020447.txt
The document is a report from the Working Group on Chinese Influence Activities in the United States. It discusses China's efforts to influence American interests and public opinion, including through government policies, investments, propaganda, and cyber attacks. The report identifies several key people and places associated with these activities, such as senior officials at the Chinese Communist Party and state-owned enterprises, academic institutions, and think tanks that have received funding from China. It also highlights concerns about the potential for undue influence on American policymaking and public opinion, and recommends strategies for promoting constructive vigilance to address these risks.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019396.txt
The course is Economics 1545 taught by Professor Kenneth Rogoff at Harvard University in Fall 2009, focusing on international finance and macroeconomics with a mix of theoretical, empirical, and policy frameworks. The prerequisite includes Economics 1011b or 1010b and basic calculus knowledge. Students are encouraged to work together on problem sets that closely parallel material covered in class.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019297.txt
The document refers to a legal case involving multiple parties and attorneys. The case is related to allegations made by a plaintiff against defendant Alan Dershowitz. It appears that the plaintiff's counsel has provided information from a disciplinary proceeding before the Florida Bar to reporters, which may have been designated confidential under a protective order in this case. The document suggests that the plaintiff's conduct raises concerns about selective confidentiality and the potential impact on the legal proceedings.
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Alan Turing invented the computer and helped win World War II by breaking the Enigma code. He left us with one of the greatest puzzles of our time: are humans simply computers or more than that? Many scientists think we have a tenuous hold on being the most intelligent beings on the planet and that it's just a matter of time before computers become smarter than us. This book charts a journey through the science of information, from the origins of language and logic to the frontiers of modern physics. The author, James Tagg, is an inventor and entrepreneur who has founded several companies and holds numerous patents.
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The document discusses the relationship between game theory and morality, focusing on two key aspects: using people for amusement or profit and charitable giving without evaluating the efficiency of the cause. The authors use examples such as dwarf tossing and ineffective charities to illustrate these points. They suggest that game theory can provide insights into moral decision-making by considering the potential consequences of our actions on others.