I’m voting for proportional representation
I’m voting for proportional representation. I hope you do too, friends. #prorep #bcpoli #yyj #victoriabc #pr…
The state of hyperlinking in journalism, a case study
From time to time I like to check in on how news orgs are doing with…
Reality testing: measuring the long term impact of journalism
When Margaret Wente was getting busted repeatedly for plagiarizing, her publisher, The Globe and Mail, more…
Cognition trick: the Google Effect
We’ve developed a habit of forgetting, or declining to remember, the information that is readily available…
Fresh approaches to skepticism
The skeptic social movement has been a big part of my social and intellectual world. In…
Paul Wells, conservatism, satire, and Maclean’s footprint
I like Maclean’s about as much as I like the National Post. They’re rightwing, partisan, and…
Journalism’s allergy to substantive regulation
Misinformation is a big deal. Hate online is a big deal. And as the public catches…
Happy Halloween
Halloween in Vicwest is quiet but nice. Some great costumes on the street last night and…