Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

Howard Kurtz on the Future of Journalism

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The Washington Post’s media reporter has joined the ranks of those who fear the imminent demise of journalism. I don’t share this outlook. In fact, I see journalism–and science journalism in particular–on the edge of transformation and renewal, but more on this over the coming weeks.

In the meantime, consider what Howard Kurtz has to offer in his column today.

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How the startup “pivot” can become a billion-dollar masterstroke

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Business

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Is philosophy too Western for its own good?

Whether we should tear down philosophy’s Berlin Wall and let East and West finally merge depends entirely on what we think philosophy is—and what it’s for.

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