Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 3/31/2006 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 3/31/2006

March 31, 2006

Five issues, insights and observations shaping our perspective, from the editors at Seed.

Extreme volunteering: What a “just world” has to do with helping others
And can we capitalize on people who believe in a just world so they’ll help us?
I wish we’d had the internets when I was a kid
This is for all those nights you’ve stayed up wondering, “Will I never get to see worms writhing inside a man’s intestines?”
Activism for Activism’s Sake
Biopirates ahoy?
Evaluating scientific credibility (or, do we have to take the scientists’ word for it?)
Dr. Free-Ride discusses how we can judge science even when it’s not in our area of expertise.
Rumors of Angels: Using ID to Detect Malevolent Spiritual Agents
Quick, rush this to Judge Jones! He’ll change his mind in no time. (via The Panda’s Thumb)

World

Press Gang

With New York City about to let bloggers qualify for press passes, a look at what breaking down the walls between old and new media means for science reporting.
Culture

The Ancient, Distant, and Dead

Artist Katie Paterson captures signals and noises from a faraway melting glacier, long-dead stars, and the initial moments of the universe.
Ideas

A Sober Assessment

Alcohol is an important part of life in many cultures throughout the world, but there are many misperceptions about this common social lubricant.