Category Archives: Education

May
12
2009

Approach to Cough Lecture Podcast

I recently posted my first full length lecture podcast on the topic Approach to Cough in Adults. In it I present an algorithm distilled from a 2006 comprehensive review article published in the journal Chest.

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Dec
12
2007

Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

Amusing Ourselves to Death
Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
Neil Postman
This important book helps explain the current state of our society, media, and education. Postman begins by contrasting the two great futurist novels, 1984 and Brave New World. He concludes that Huxley made the better prediction—no need for a police state when we have television!
His basic [...]

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May
22
2007

Edward Tufte Short Course

Just back from attending this short course by the master of “intelligent design” himself Edward Tufte. It was well worth the time and effort! I’d recommend it to anyone who prepares or presents information with a computer (ie, just about everyone!). His insights are numerous and often challenge conventional wisdom. His bottom line is to [...]

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Sep
12
2005

PowerPoint is Evil by Edward Tufte

This Wired Article sums up Tufte’s analysis…
“Slideware may help speakers outline their talks, but convenience for the speaker can be punishing to both content and audience.”
His Cognitive Style of PowerPoint essay costs $7 and is essential reading for anyone who wishes to avoid the mind numbing effects of this invasive tool. An excerpt, PowerPoint [...]

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