Notes on The Half Life of Facts, Samuel Arbesman
A notes the structure of facts and their usage. Most facts in a given area have a predictable decay likelihood as well as a predictable spread.
There is a certain amount of hidden facts that are already discovered but that either aren't taken into account or aren't known about.
Some internet tools/references that seem worth keeping in mind: DEVON-think (devontechnologies.com) which is a search engine that will even tell you if connections seem likely among inputted material.
Mendeley is another online tool that simplifies reference importation while also having a social networking function so that you can see references of friends or of others working in similar areas to see if you've missed any.
There is a certain amount of hidden facts that are already discovered but that either aren't taken into account or aren't known about.
Some internet tools/references that seem worth keeping in mind: DEVON-think (devontechnologies.com) which is a search engine that will even tell you if connections seem likely among inputted material.
Mendeley is another online tool that simplifies reference importation while also having a social networking function so that you can see references of friends or of others working in similar areas to see if you've missed any.
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