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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Across the lines
I haven’t really come across anything to write about recently. I’ve been thinking a bit about models and how they are used to inform decision making. I’ve been thinking a bit about the use of scientific advice. I also had … Continue reading
Posted in advocacy, Personal, Philosophy for Bloggers, Policy, Politics
Tagged Science advice, Tracy Chapman
20 Comments
The Imperial College code
The Imperial College code, the results from which are thought to have changed the UK government’s coronavirus policy, has been available for a while now on github. Since being made available, it’s received criticism from some quarters, as discussed by … Continue reading
Posted in Policy, Research, Scientists, The scientific method
Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, Epidemiology, Imperial College, Individual-based model, SEIR, SIR
616 Comments
Attacking scientists who tell the truth?
There’s been some discussion about scientists being attacked for telling the truth. I do, of course, think that this is a real issue, but I also find myself somewhat frustrated by all of this. It’s hardly surprising to anyone who … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy for Bloggers, Policy, Politics, Scientists
Tagged Politics, Public engagement, Scientific advisers
293 Comments
...and Then There's Physics 