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The proto-Taylorist methods of worker control Charles Babbage encoded into his calculating engines have origins in plantation management.

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In the fall of 1960, Richardson-Merrell had ten million thalidomide pills manufactured and ready to release onto the U.S. market. All its executives had to do was to get pro-forma approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  After all, millions of the anti-nausea pills were already being given to pregnant women in Europe and…

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Ada Lovelace (1815–52) is today regarded as one of the most important figures in the early history of the computer. Here, biographer James Essinger explores her life and legacy...

February 26, 2021 at 12:04 pm Many lists of motivational quotes are dominated by male leaders, scientists, writers, innovators and entrepreneurs, and yet there are no shortage of powerful words spoken by great women through history. To mark International Women’s Day 2021 – which takes place on 8 March and celebrates the achievements of women around the world – here are 20 quotes from remarkable historical women to inspire you… Advertisement 1 “You have to make more noise than anyb...

Lessons from the thalidomide tragedy in 1950s for vaccine trials in India Lessons from the thalidomide tragedy in 1950s for vaccine trials in India Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue. Dharamveer 17 February, 2021 4:41 pm IST Text Size: A+ I promise this piece is on Covid-19 vaccines in India, but first, and bear with me, a tiny detour. It was the 1950s. A German pharm...