Kevin Kelly
Coverage of Kevin Kelly in the Nexus archive.
- As China’s catch-up era ends, what’s standing in the way of tech innovation?
As China's era of catch-up growth fades, experts warn that issues in research culture and institutional incentives may hinder its goal of becoming a leader in scientific innovation. A dialogue at the Shanghai Academy of Natural Sciences highlighted these challenges, with neurobiologist Lu Bai noting China's past reliance on growth strategies.
- The inevitable weakness of metrics
The article discusses the limitations of metrics in self-quantification, highlighting how while metrics can reveal insights, they often obscure or corrupt understanding. The author reflects on their decade-long experience tracking personal data, initially seeking self-knowledge but realizing the flawed assumption that more data inherently leads to better decisions. The piece critiques the 'quantified self' movement, which posits that measurement is essential for improvement.