With the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, computer science has become relevant for virtually every type of career. Professionals in fields like medicine, public policy, history, and even the arts are using computer science skills to develop innovative ideas and solutions. The Online Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) program […]
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How to lead a conversation between people who disagree | Eve Pearlman
In a world deeply divided, how do we have hard conversations with nuance, curiosity, respect? Veteran reporter Eve Pearlman introduces “dialogue journalism”: a project where journalists go to the heart of social and political divides to support discussions between people who disagree. See what happened when a group that would have never otherwise met — 25 liberals from California and…
DIY composting
There are some pretty ingenious ideas in this article about DIY compost bins. I’ve actually done several of these and am still using them. I use a DIY compost bucket in the kitchen, made from an old butter tub. At our old house I made my compost bin from salvaged pallets. I used old coat… Continue reading DIY composting
The nature of knowledge, Fake News, and social media
Today, I’m enjoying listening to one of the latest courses promoted on “The Great Courses Plus” – specifically, Theories of Knowledge: How to Think about What You Know. It is a refreshing review of my philosophy courses in Epistemology. I am currently passively absorbing the lectures from this course as I research the topic. A… Continue reading The nature of knowledge, Fake News, and social media
What’s new on Coursera for Business – February and March 2019
We launched 97 new courses in February and March of this year, including 13 courses in Arabic, 10 in Spanish, and 11 in Russian. Here are our top ten courses in English from the past two months: AI For Everyone, deeplearning.ai – AI is not only for engineers. If you want your organization to become […]
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How we can help the “forgotten middle” reach their full potential | Danielle R. Moss
You know the “forgotten middle”: they’re the students, coworkers and regular people who are often overlooked because they’re seen as neither exceptional nor problematic. How can we empower them to reach their full potential? Sharing her work helping young people get to and through college, social activist Danielle R. Moss challenges us to think deeper about who deserves help and…
How to Use Your Senses to Awaken Your Brain
As miraculous as the human brain is, it would be worthless without the senses that connect us to the outside word. Any time you use one of the five senses—touch, sight, hearing, smell, or taste—you are receiving messages directly from the world around you. Together, they give us our perception of the world and our […] Source: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/ilchilee/2018/12/26/how-to-use-your-senses-to-awaken-your-brain/…
3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do | Stacey Abrams
How you respond after setbacks is what defines your character. Stacey Abrams was the first black woman in the history of the United States to be nominated by a major party for governor — she lost that hotly contested race, but as she says: the only choice is to move forward. In an electrifying talk, she shares the lessons she…
How to Avoid Spiritual Egotism and Practice Humbleness
Spirituality could be defined as the practice of bringing one’s ego under control. Many paths instruct adherents to become egoless and to cultivate an attitude of selflessness. “Enlightened” individuals are beings who have transcended the ego and are living in a state of expansive love for all beings. As people progress along the path of […] Source: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/ilchilee/2018/09/26/how-to-avoid-spiritual-egotism-and-practice-humbleness/…
How to Cultivate a Win-Win Mentality in Yourself and Others
When you were growing up, you probably came across a bully or two. These were the kids that thought they could become a big shot by pushing people around or by calling them names. We all knew then that their meanness really only made them small in our eyes and that they were only bringing […] Source: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/ilchilee/2018/09/12/how-to-cultivate-a-win-win-mentality-in-yourself-and-others/…