The new dot com bubble is here: it’s called online advertising

It's a fascinating read. Perhaps, what’s driving this phenomenon is something much more profound. Something that applies not just to advertising. "There is a fear that saying ‘I don’t know’ amounts to an admission of incompetence," Tadelis observed. "But ignorance is not incompetence, curiosity is not incompetence." We want certainty. We used to find it … Continue reading The new dot com bubble is here: it’s called online advertising →

AI-enabled “precision medicine”: The new snake oil

I am not discounting the "researchers" in the study. I am only objecting to the forward-looking statements in the write-up. I am emphasising the specific words: Specifically, the technology has helped the laboratory scale up its Clinical Knowledgebase, or CKB too – a vast searchable database that helps oncologists and other healthcare experts make detailed … Continue reading AI-enabled “precision medicine”: The new snake oil →

The Cancer Innovation Engine- Is it slowing down?

HBR has an excellent paper published on the slowing down of the US innovation system. It hasn't compared the rise of China in this space but is not the point of discussion. It starts off with a pertinent issue: This slowdown has occurred despite increased investment in scientific research. Data from the National Science Foundation … Continue reading The Cancer Innovation Engine- Is it slowing down? →

The Prevalence of Inappropriate Image Duplication in Biomedical Research Publications

I stumbled on this link through yet another link. It appears like a plug but for once let's not get distracted by hyperbole. The problem highlighted here is a severe problem. I wouldn't know why the author would do it for free. Inaccurate data in scientific papers can result from honest error or intentional falsification. … Continue reading The Prevalence of Inappropriate Image Duplication in Biomedical Research Publications →

How to write 100 articles in 100 days: steps and success – Ness Labs

Kudos! I had stumbled on Anne's newsletter while looking for something "to-read". I think it was her letter that was exhorting the readers to create. I was on the fence because my earlier stint on blogging ended up nowhere. While I was focused on Neuro-Oncology, I realised that I needed a deeper dive into issues. … Continue reading How to write 100 articles in 100 days: steps and success – Ness Labs →