The time of our lives
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There is concern that the attention span of civilization has become pathologically short, and that this even affects universities, museums and libraries. Such institutions tend to take a longer-term view, but have been affected by the internet. The Long Now Foundation is involved in a project for a 10,000 year clock and an accompanying library. The idea has come from Daniel Hillis, Stewart Brand and others, and sponsors include Brian Eno, musician, and co-founder of Lotus Development Corp, Mitch Kapor.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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Race case switches admission quota rule
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A test case relating to the University of Texas could affect affirmative action programs in the US. Admissions at the university have been suspended following a ruling that race should not be a basis for admission decisions. Three federal judges produced this ruling following a case brought by Cheryl Hopwood, a white student who did not succeed in entering the university's law school in 1992. The university had a waiting list reserved for minorities.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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Sit, then do the ironing: robot toys are a Christmas favourite. They are also the testing ground for sophisticated tools that will change our lives
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Robot toys could be the precursors of robots for use in the domestic environment. The level of sophistication of robot toys has increased considerably, as seen with Hasbro's My Real Baby.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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