Tag: philosophy

Philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum to Receive 2026 Kluge Prize

22 Sep 2026 4:33 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress names University of Chicago philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum the 2026 John W. Kluge Prize winner, honoring her influential work in the humanities and social sciences.

Education Media Politics and Government Legal Social Issues USA Martha C. Nussbaum Kluge Prize Library of Congress University of Chicago Philosophy Humanities Robert R. Newlen U.S. Library of Congress
Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Examines Pitfalls of Quantification and Metrics

19 Jun 2026 5:00 a.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review

MIT Technology Review reports on the limitations and dangers of over-reliance on metrics and self-quantification, arguing that numbers often obscure meaning and lead to 'value capture,' where external measures redefine personal goals.

Science & Technology Business Media Computers and Internet Artificial Intelligence Social Issues Digital and Print Publishing Employment and Labor Self-quantification Metrics Value Capture C. Thi Nguyen Theodore M. Porter Philosophy MIT Technology Review MIT science technology