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17 connected korrents · 15 moments from 30 Aug 2005 to 10 Oct 2026.
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10 Oct 2026
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Suzannah Lipscomb — holds since 2026-10-10 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The documents historians rely on exaggerate the part of human life given to struggle and underrate its peaceful side — tap to centre the map on it The documents historians rely on exaggerate the part of human life given to struggle and underrate its peaceful side
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Peter Kropotkin — holds since c. 1890–1902 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Historians need to question the validity of documents written by and for those in power. — tap to centre the map on it Historians need to question the validity of documents written by and for those in power. Last stated 3 weeks ago
10 Oct 2026
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Suzannah Lipscomb — holds since 2026-10-10 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The lack of archaeological traces does not show that a documented event did not happen. — tap to centre the map on it The lack of archaeological traces does not show that a documented event did not happen. Last stated 6 years ago
22 Sept 2020
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Valerie Hansen — holds since 2020-09-22 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Chroniclers record their own opinions rather than actual events — tap to centre the map on it Chroniclers record their own opinions rather than actual events
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Baruch Spinoza — holds since c. 1670 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Historians should be required to publish photographs or transcriptions of the archival sources they cite, the way scientists are expected to publish their data. — tap to centre the map on it Historians should be required to publish photographs or transcriptions of the archival sources they cite, the way scientists are expected to publish their data. Last stated 3 years ago
29 Aug 2023
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Anton Howes — holds since 2023-08-29 — tap for who they are
Same subject: When two expert users argue over whether documentation is clear, that debate is unproductive — the way to actually find unclear documentation is to test it on real readers, not to have experts argue about wording. — tap to centre the map on it When two expert users argue over whether documentation is clear, that debate is unproductive — the way to actually find unclear documentation is to test it on real readers, not to have experts argue about wording. Last stated 10 months ago
8 Jan 2026
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Julia Evans — holds since 2026-01-08 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The Nixon tapes suggest that the actions of the Nixon administration were not uniquely wicked compared to other presidencies. — tap to centre the map on it The Nixon tapes suggest that the actions of the Nixon administration were not uniquely wicked compared to other presidencies. Last stated 4 weeks ago
7 Oct 2026
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Niall Ferguson — holds since 2026-10-07 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The special counsel's January 6 report matters as a record against efforts to rewrite the history of January 6. — tap to centre the map on it The special counsel's January 6 report matters as a record against efforts to rewrite the history of January 6. Last stated 2 years ago
14 Jan 2025
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Kate Shaw — holds since 2025-01-14 — tap for who they are
Same subject: “Trust science” is a confused instruction: what deserves trust is the process, not any particular thing it has concluded so far. — tap to centre the map on it “Trust science” is a confused instruction: what deserves trust is the process, not any particular thing it has concluded so far. Last stated 3 years ago
16 Aug 2023
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Jason Crawford — holds since 2023-08-16 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A hotter field with more teams racing on the same question produces less reliable findings, not more. — tap to centre the map on it A hotter field with more teams racing on the same question produces less reliable findings, not more. Last stated 21 years ago
30 Aug 2005
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John Ioannidis — holds since 2005-08-30 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A hyped effect shrinking to a small but real one as the studies improve is a sign that a field is working, not failing. — tap to centre the map on it A hyped effect shrinking to a small but real one as the studies improve is a sign that a field is working, not failing. Last stated 4 years ago
11 Oct 2022
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Stuart Ritchie — holds since 2022-10-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Authors should treat peer review as a test run before a select, hand-picked audience. — tap to centre the map on it Authors should treat peer review as a test run before a select, hand-picked audience. Last stated 3 years ago
25 Apr 2024
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Suzana Herculano-Houzel — holds since 2024-04-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Automatic filters cannot replace community acceptance, and human referees cannot be removed from mathematical publication. — tap to centre the map on it Automatic filters cannot replace community acceptance, and human referees cannot be removed from mathematical publication. Last stated 2 months ago
17 Aug 2026
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Terence Tao — holds since 2026-08-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Combining multiple AI models' outputs into one final answer tends to discard most of the good ideas that only one model produced. — tap to centre the map on it Combining multiple AI models' outputs into one final answer tends to discard most of the good ideas that only one model produced. Last stated 5 months ago
15 Jun 2026
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Rohit Krishnan — holds since 2026-06-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face. — tap to centre the map on it A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face. Last stated a month ago
24 Sept 2026
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M.G. Siegler — holds since 2026-09-24 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart. — tap to centre the map on it A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart. Last stated 2 months ago
9 Sept 2026
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Ed Bayes — holds since 2026-09-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do. — tap to centre the map on it A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do. Last stated a year ago
12 May 2025
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Julie Zhuo — holds since 2025-05-12 — tap for who they are
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Archival documents do not present a neutral history but reflect the power of those who produced them.
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The documents historians rely on exaggerate the part of human life given to struggle and underrate its peaceful side
Last stated c. 1890–1902
Holds
Historians need to question the validity of documents written by and for those in power.
Holds
The lack of archaeological traces does not show that a documented event did not happen.
Holds
Chroniclers record their own opinions rather than actual events
Last stated c. 1670
Holds
Historians should be required to publish photographs or transcriptions of the archival sources they cite, the way scientists are expected to publish their data.
Holds
When two expert users argue over whether documentation is clear, that debate is unproductive — the way to actually find unclear documentation is to test it on real readers, not to have experts argue about wording.
Holds
The Nixon tapes suggest that the actions of the Nixon administration were not uniquely wicked compared to other presidencies.
Holds
The special counsel's January 6 report matters as a record against efforts to rewrite the history of January 6.
Holds
“Trust science” is a confused instruction: what deserves trust is the process, not any particular thing it has concluded so far.
Holds
A hotter field with more teams racing on the same question produces less reliable findings, not more.
Holds
A hyped effect shrinking to a small but real one as the studies improve is a sign that a field is working, not failing.
Holds
Authors should treat peer review as a test run before a select, hand-picked audience.
Holds
Automatic filters cannot replace community acceptance, and human referees cannot be removed from mathematical publication.
Holds
Combining multiple AI models' outputs into one final answer tends to discard most of the good ideas that only one model produced.
Holds
A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face.
Holds
A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart.
Holds
A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do.
Holds