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Academic versus AI
Science, Maths & Technology

Academic versus AI

...systems contain inherent biases, AI applications in higher education might inadvertently exacerbate existing inequalities. For example, biased algorithms could impact admissions processes, exacerbating disparities in educational opportunities. Moreover, there's the risk of over-reliance on AI, potentially diminishing the human touch crucial for effective teaching and...
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What the Applying Psychology to Work hub is about
Health, Sports & Psychology

What the Applying Psychology to Work hub is about

...for economic and other systemic disruption in the future. During the creation of this hub, we have had interest from leaders in industry keen to know what we are doing; therefore, the hub is also a place for initiating conversations and potential future collaborations and partnerships. To contact our team of psychologists, please email us at FeedbackAPH@open.ac.uk...
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EU Referendum - Sovereignty
Society, Politics & Law

EU Referendum - Sovereignty

...system stable, maintaining a 2% inflation target and ensuring the health of financial firms under the Prudential Regulation Agency. But it’s also too old and wise an institution to take political sides in the Brexit debate. The assessment it published last October states clearly that EU membership has made the UK economy more open to trade, which helps it become more...
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What does a Trump victory mean for Britain?
Society, Politics & Law

What does a Trump victory mean for Britain?

...system that Britain remains a committed member of. Britain’s hopes of securing global trade deals depends on the rest of the world being open to such approaches. A Trump presidency would help push us all towards a world that isn’t like that. ‘The’ Special Relationship If Britain can expect an exemption from Trump’s protectionism then does that not point to the...
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The People on the Notes: Adam Smith
History & The Arts

The People on the Notes: Adam Smith

...system of Europe: this was the Wealth of Nations, which proved an immediate success upon its publication in 1776. Shortly after, he was appointed a commissioner of customs in Edinburgh, where he lived with his mother until his death in 1790. Smith’s Intellectual Project [Engraving depicting a pin factory in the 1760s. ] Engraving depicting a pin factory in the 1760s....
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Lifecycle of the Car Industry
Money & Business

Lifecycle of the Car Industry

...system to a hydrogen based one because you have to put the infrastructure in and you don't have the demand immediately." Revolutionary innovations will be crucial if the car industry is to avoid decline and move into a new growth phase. The challenge revolves around the fact that cars are just part of a system – transport is an infrastructure not a product....
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Reducing the carbon footprint of on-premises IT
Nature & Environment

Reducing the carbon footprint of on-premises IT

With more buildings becoming ‘smart’, IT managers are increasingly responsible for the operation of building management systems. This article examines the carbon costs of the on-premises IT digital carbon footprint. ...Find out more about The Open University's Environment courses Reducing digital carbon footprints of digital assets The digital carbon footprints of our...
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The Borders of Astrobiology
Science, Maths & Technology

The Borders of Astrobiology

...system continue, so that it can, among other things, keep sustaining you. The problem is not entitlement as such, but a perceived human entitlement of everything, always. That is the part that is not compatible with the reality of nature, and the same natural laws apply across the universe. I worry that starting out in space with the same attitudes that have proven...
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