The gig economy has become a hot topic. The term itself derives from the world of entertainment, ... more The gig economy has become a hot topic. The term itself derives from the world of entertainment, particularly live music, where performers striving for recognition hope to get a few 'gigs'-i.e. short-term and sporadic opportunities for paid employment, with the understanding that such engagements are limited and without any future obligation on either party-employer or employee. This seemingly gives both parties significant autonomy, albeit not in equal measure. Indeed, the terms 'employer' and 'employee', with respective connotations of extended and enduring responsibility, and mutual (if unequal) obligation, are hotly disputed. Are they self-employed contractors or employees of the company? In what follows, I show how key aspects of Zygmunt Bauman's work prepare us for an understanding and appreciation of the gig economy, and other more extensive ramifications; particularly those exemplified in the success of the Open Source model, and its potential-or not-to provide the basis for new institutional forms appropriate and acceptable for our current context.
Recent articles on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) have started to analyze its conceptual and ph... more Recent articles on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) have started to analyze its conceptual and philosophical foundations. In particular it has been argued that the early characterizations by GLASER and STRAUSS exhibit a scientistic and positivist orientation that is no longer tenable. In her recent contribution to the GTM literature, CHARMAZ distinguished between objectivist GTM and constructivist GTM. This drew a response from Barney GLASER. What follows is a rejoinder to GLASER, offering some clarification of developments in people's understanding of this important and widely-used qualitative approach.
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created ... more The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.
IEE Colloquium on `Practical Application of Formal Methods', 1995
In the 1980s the promise and potential of formal specification was drastically undermined, in par... more In the 1980s the promise and potential of formal specification was drastically undermined, in part from those claiming that it would solve all problems in the development of software based systems. Formal, mathematically-based notations, had been used with some effect at the level of code in the form of program-proving, usually in the form of constructing statements of pre- and post-conditions and invariants, followed by proofs that sections of code were totally constrained by these aspects. Program proving was applied successfully to several notable high-profile and safety-critical projects, mostly in the defence and space areas. It was also used in hardware design. The paper considers four aspects in the adoption of formal specification. (7 pages)
THIS IS an edited and revised transcript of a presentation organized by LUMEN and CentreCATH as p... more THIS IS an edited and revised transcript of a presentation organized by LUMEN and CentreCATH as part of the Leeds Film Festival. The occasion provided a forum for the presenters to outline and build upon Zygmunt Bauman's concept of liquid modernity and the ways in which his ...
Recent articles on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) have started to analyze its conceptual and ph... more Recent articles on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) have started to analyze its conceptual and philosophical foundations. In particular it has been argued that the early characterizations by GLASER and STRAUSS exhibit a scientistic and positivist orientation that is no longer tenable. In her recent contribution to the GTM literature, CHARMAZ distinguished between objectivist GTM and constructivist GTM. This drew a response from Barney GLASER in an earlier issue of FQS. What follows is a rejoinder to GLASER, offering some clarification of developments in people's understanding of this important and widely-used qualitative approach.
The gig economy has become a hot topic. The term itself derives from the world of entertainment, ... more The gig economy has become a hot topic. The term itself derives from the world of entertainment, particularly live music, where performers striving for recognition hope to get a few 'gigs'-i.e. short-term and sporadic opportunities for paid employment, with the understanding that such engagements are limited and without any future obligation on either party-employer or employee. This seemingly gives both parties significant autonomy, albeit not in equal measure. Indeed, the terms 'employer' and 'employee', with respective connotations of extended and enduring responsibility, and mutual (if unequal) obligation, are hotly disputed. Are they self-employed contractors or employees of the company? In what follows, I show how key aspects of Zygmunt Bauman's work prepare us for an understanding and appreciation of the gig economy, and other more extensive ramifications; particularly those exemplified in the success of the Open Source model, and its potential-or not-to provide the basis for new institutional forms appropriate and acceptable for our current context.
Recent articles on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) have started to analyze its conceptual and ph... more Recent articles on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) have started to analyze its conceptual and philosophical foundations. In particular it has been argued that the early characterizations by GLASER and STRAUSS exhibit a scientistic and positivist orientation that is no longer tenable. In her recent contribution to the GTM literature, CHARMAZ distinguished between objectivist GTM and constructivist GTM. This drew a response from Barney GLASER. What follows is a rejoinder to GLASER, offering some clarification of developments in people's understanding of this important and widely-used qualitative approach.
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created ... more The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.
IEE Colloquium on `Practical Application of Formal Methods', 1995
In the 1980s the promise and potential of formal specification was drastically undermined, in par... more In the 1980s the promise and potential of formal specification was drastically undermined, in part from those claiming that it would solve all problems in the development of software based systems. Formal, mathematically-based notations, had been used with some effect at the level of code in the form of program-proving, usually in the form of constructing statements of pre- and post-conditions and invariants, followed by proofs that sections of code were totally constrained by these aspects. Program proving was applied successfully to several notable high-profile and safety-critical projects, mostly in the defence and space areas. It was also used in hardware design. The paper considers four aspects in the adoption of formal specification. (7 pages)
THIS IS an edited and revised transcript of a presentation organized by LUMEN and CentreCATH as p... more THIS IS an edited and revised transcript of a presentation organized by LUMEN and CentreCATH as part of the Leeds Film Festival. The occasion provided a forum for the presenters to outline and build upon Zygmunt Bauman's concept of liquid modernity and the ways in which his ...
Recent articles on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) have started to analyze its conceptual and ph... more Recent articles on the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) have started to analyze its conceptual and philosophical foundations. In particular it has been argued that the early characterizations by GLASER and STRAUSS exhibit a scientistic and positivist orientation that is no longer tenable. In her recent contribution to the GTM literature, CHARMAZ distinguished between objectivist GTM and constructivist GTM. This drew a response from Barney GLASER in an earlier issue of FQS. What follows is a rejoinder to GLASER, offering some clarification of developments in people's understanding of this important and widely-used qualitative approach.
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