The problem with reading online
Four years ago, I started an MA in music education at the Institute of Education in London. The first module was on the philosophy and aesthetics of music, and included…
Desperately seeking (A Pattern Language)
It’s common to hear people say “These days, you can find it all on the internet” or “You can find everything on Google”. It’s true in principle, but that’s like…
IT tips #3: Use Google as a calculator and more
Here’s three things you can do with Google that save a lot of time: 1. Use Google as a calculator No need to get out a calculator – just use…
جوناثان ستيل
Given that I come from a generation where if you wanted italics, you had to change the daisy wheel on the printer, I’m still amazed at how easily computers and…
Google, Gutenberg & Research
Just how exciting is all the hype about Google’s venture into online books? Is it really the dawn of a new era? What seems to be missing from all the…