The Geyser

Preprint Servers as Brands

The Flaw in Substack’s Model

On the record as a bastion of truth, one flaw made it a hangout for fraudsters

Diversity, Meet Dogma

Can diversity initiatives pay dividends if options for innovation don't exist?

Friday Song: “Stuck In a Moment”

Are We Trapped In the Algorithms?

The Virtual Veil

Hiding behind our devices makes us ornery, while rejoining humanity makes us happy and kind

Do Critics of Peer Review Even Understand It?

A Few Monday Observations . . .

Friday Song: “Wichita Lineman”

A classic by Glen Campbell also provides a nod to the Wrecking Crew

Is Trust in Science Still Possible?

Opposite Day for a Pro-OA Paper

A paper asserting benefits from OA looks like someone advocating for budget

Friday Song: “Snap, Crackle, Pop”

Young, yet-to-be-legendary rockers wrote and recorded a great jingle for breakfast.

Who Determines What We See?

Words With “Friends”

New automated writing assistants sometimes help, but often strike a different chord

Why We Have to Wait for the Book

Journals Without Communities

Friday Song: “Edge of Seventeen”

Written and performed by Stevie Nicks, “Edge of Seventeen” is memorable for the churning guitar at the start, its soaring vocals, some delicate piano touches, and Nicks’ amazing phrasing of complex lyrics. In the wake of her uncle’s death and John Lennon’s assassination, Nicks wrote the song in

Editing as Customer Service

Money, Media, and Power

We Don’t Talk About Bruno

Behind the scenes, we do — but fear of reprisals shuts people up

Destroying Trust & Relationships

The Beanstalk Gets (Hi)Jacked

A lesson in why governance needs a slower pace

Did We Ruin Online Publishing?

Song: “If You Could See Me Now”

Back when I was driving my daughter to sports tournaments, the Script was our musical accompaniment. An Irish band combining Celtic and other rhythms, flowing rap, and soaring anthems, the group produced songs catchy to the point of absurdity. On top of this, the lyrics were excellent. But like all

When Perceived Stability Is a Risk