04/11/08

Apt’s links for November 3rd

• US Election Special | Online Only | Granta – Granta commissions a load of writer on the US election.
• US elections: America’s hottest pollster gives final verdict | Technology | guardian.co.uk – “”In baseball you have statistics recited constantly, 10 stats a minute ? but they’re not necessarily telling you the meaning of all of this. The fundamental question we’re trying to answer is what makes a baseball team win?” he says. “It’s the same approach in politics ? what makes a good campaign? What makes a good electoral strategy?”" Great piece
• Brave New World: The Great Book Bank Robbery – Is it Wise.com? – “At last some are now questioning the logic of the great giveaway and whether it is a wise move to reward what some believe is the thief with a snippet of a fine and the industry on a platter. Google has already scanned more than 7 million books, and plans to scan millions more. Where else would someone in the dock be given everything they wished for and asked to continue to do it with the blessing of all?” Martyn Daniels does a great run down of the salient points.

Posted by Peter Collingridge in Links.

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