by Kieron O’Hara It is one of the divisive questions of our times. Is the word ‘data’ singular or plural? Some say “this data is …”, “the data doesn’t tell us …”; others “these data are …”, “the data don’t tell us …”. The singular use, often heard in computer …
By Kieron O’Hara – University of Southampton (Author feedback to kmoh@soton.ac.uk) The problem with capitalism The Internet has always been a beacon of hope for those with a radical vision. As early as 1996, John Perry Barlow, of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (and lyricist for the Grateful Dead) had published …
In a world where society and technology are developing rapidly, writers, scientists and individuals alike have long since asked, how exactly will this affect our futures? This represents one of the core principles of Web Science and is the focus of a recent presentation from Professor Susan Halford, who highlights …
Web Science Trust Board member, John Taysom writes on the Importance of Data Governance, with Special Reference to Finance in a recent Royal Society and British Academy publication. The report, Connecting debates on the governance of data and its uses, brings together contributions from leading representatives from academia, government and business; including …
