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Two recent books force us to rethink what knowledge is, where it is located, and how it moves.

Easton dog declared dangerous after attacking neighbors Labrador Wicked Local EASTON – Last month, Jasper broke free of his dog walkers and attacked Ranger, a Labrador retriever, leaving a 12-inch laceration in his abdomen requiring surgery. Last week, the Easton Select Board after a five-hour hearing and discussion, declared Jasper a “dangerous dog” requiring him to be kept in an enclosed yard, wear a muzzle and have his owners adhere to other restrictions. However the board also voted t...

Among the more influential truisms about science today is that it is essential for technological — and thus economic — progress. It is fitting, then, that the apparent slowing of American innovation has fueled a debate about the importance of science and the need for the federal government to support it. Indeed, there is growing interest across the political spectrum in revitalizing American innovation, raising questions about how best to allocate scarce resources. What kinds of research sh...