New social networks must not be too social

New social networks must not be too social. Louise – this article has some nice distinctions between public/private, nonymous/anonymous, exclusive/broadcast and different timelines. The article itself doesn’t say anything too special, but the distinctions are nice.

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Coursera censorship

Coursera made to enforce US sanctions thereby preventing people in countries such as Sudan, Cuba, and Iran from access to open education. People suffering under oppressive regimes get the additional layer of oppression from sanctions that are designed to “help”…

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Draganich, C., & Erdal, K. (2014). Placebo Sleep Affects Cognitive Functioning.

  Hi Everyone, Thought this might be an interesting read; Draganich and Erdal (2014)  suggest that the knowledge of sleep quality, can result in a placebo affect on your state of mind and cognition. http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/its-the-thought-that-counts-with-sleep-20140129-31mv3.html Abstract only- http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2014-01016-001/  

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