“One of the most striking things about the “big data” world of today is the focus on mining data over answering questions. So many projects start with asking what data is easily obtainable and which tools are most easily amenable to …
The Guardian: One in three UK workers are in the wrong job, ONS figures claim
Almost one in three workers are either overqualified or underqualified for their jobs, according to new figures that deal a fresh blow to hopes that the UK can lift its productivity growth out of the doldrums. ─ Read item ─
Parent governor role to be scrapped in schools shakeup | Education | The Guardian
Parent governors are to be scrapped from school governing bodies in favour of professionals with the “right skills”, the government has announced. ─ Read item ─
Ministry of Defence military exercise will feature ‘killer robots’ | Science | The Guardian
The Ministry of Defence is organising its first-ever “Robo-Wars” exercise this autumn, using drones, seacraft and a host of other innovations as part of the growing trend towards reducing the role of humans in combat ─ Read item ─
The Countries Where Youth Are Doing The Best And The Worst
Half of the world’s population is now under the age of 25, and 1.8 billion people are between the ages of 10 and 25. This is the largest youth generation ever to exist. Yet few well-being measures and metrics focus specifically on …
Associated Press: Palestinian teacher wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
A Palestinian primary school teacher who grew up in a refugee camp and educates her students about non-violence won a $1 million prize for teaching excellence on Sunday, beating out 8,000 other applicants from around the world. ─ Read item …
New Internationalist: If Google and Facebook can flip elections does code now rule the real world?
As the race for the 2016 US presidential candidacy heats up, research suggests that social media and search engine giants may be able to manipulate voter preferences for candidates. This far-reaching influence may not only affect the US but extend …