On the other site, I said that he was one of the best Rhodes Scholars ever. But surely Kris Kristoferson is THE BEST Rhodes Scholar ever.
Bob Stern, gone far too early. Such a good person.
I would love for social scientists to read Johanna Thoma’s prize-winning paper. It shows how social science can support *both* evidence-based policy and democracy, and does so with far more nuance than most of us writing in this area managed so far. #econsky#polisky#socsky#philsci#scipol
Thinking of Bob Stern, whose personality shone through in every photo and who met his fatal illness with incredible grace: www.whatisitliketobeaphilosopher.com/robert-stern
I'm lucky I finished all my British Library archival work for my current project. Countless writers who rely on the BL's Rare Manuscript Room must be stunned.
Wise words about international students from my Chemistry colleague Mark Lautens. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...