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The Nine Dots Prize

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We’re a book prize for a book that hasn’t been written yet. Every two years we ask a thought-provoking question, the best response wins $100,000 + a book deal.

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jun 3

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024/25 Nine Dots Prize is Stanford lecturer and science journalist Grace Huckins, for their “exceptional” response to the question ‘Is data failing us?’

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · 2d

On Wednesday, join us in celebrating the launch of the Cambridge Handbook of Generative AI and the Law, which brings together experts to explore the legal and regulatory implications of GenAI across jurisdictions and disciplines

Cambridge University Press
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48069/

Book Launch: Cambridge Handbook of Generative AI and the Law - CRASSH

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · 6d

Our board members are experts in a range of subjects, from economics and ecology to political science and palaeontology. Our first winner, James Williams joined our board for this Prize cycle and brings his expertise as a writer and technology ethicist.

The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · 8d

On #InternationalPodcastDay we celebrate the power of conversation. You can find our own podcast below, which brings together great writers, thinkers, and creatives. What podcasts have changed your way of thinking?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-dots-prize-podcast/id1531329491

Nine Dots Prize podcast

Books Podcast · The Nine Dots Prize is a prize for creative thinking that tackles contemporary societal issues. The aim of the Prize is to promote, encourage and engage innovative thinking to address problems facing …

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · 13d

As a reminder, in Grace’s upcoming book, they will explore how AI and big data are changing the fundamental objectives of science.

The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · 13d

On 23rd October, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for a special online seminar with Nine Dots Prize winner @grace_huckins that will provide an early insight into their work-in-progress book, including a draft chapter.

Register to attend here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/

The End of Understanding: How AI is changing the practice and purpose of science - CRASSH

Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · 15d

Albert Camus said “the purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.”

What is the purpose of writing for you?

The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · 26d

Writing tip of the day: Make sure to read your work out loud. This is a great way to spot simple mistakes, awkward phrasing and unnecessary sentences that only become clear when spoken.

#writingtip

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · 29d

On 20th September, join @crasshlive.bsky.social in London for a day of workshops, a fashion show procession and celebrations in memory of the life, work and ideas of anthropologist and Radical Optimist David Graeber.

www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47400/

Playground for Remaking Worlds: A carnival celebrating the life, work and ideas of David Graeber - CRASSH

Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Sep 3

Have you checked out @crasshlive.bsky.social's summer watch list of recordings, conferences, talks and lectures?

It is a brilliant curation of the excellent work CRASSH puts together throughout the year.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...

Summer Watching 2025: A selection of CRASSH event recordings - CRASSH

Catch up with events you might have missed with our summer watch list.

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Aug 29

Write what you can, where you can.

You never know where inspiration may strike you next, so always keep a notebook on hand for your ideas!

#writingtips

The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Aug 27

Grace Huckins is the latest guest on the Ri Science podcast which continues the Ri’s long tradition of sharing science talks and discussions freely and widely.

In this episode, they share insights on neuroscience and their Prize-winning response.
open.spotify.com/episode/03Fu...

Is data failing us? - with Grace Huckins

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Aug 27

Grace Huckins is currently developing their Prize winning essay into a book.

If you haven’t already, you can find out more about Grace and their winning response to the question, ‘is data failing us?’ here:
ninedotsprize.org/winners/grac...

Grace Huckins - The Nine Dots Prize

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Aug 19

What are your non-fiction book recommendations that have been published so far this year?

We would love to start a list of recommendations below 👇

The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Aug 15

Have you had a look at @crasshlive.bsky.social’s summer reading list yet? It includes an amazing selection of books, articles, essays and conference papers, written, edited, co-authored and compiled by CRASSH researchers and fellows.

Check out the list here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...

Summer Reading 2025: A collection of publications - CRASSH

An interdisciplinary summer reading list courtesy of CRASSH's research community. Enjoy!

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Aug 13

@edbookfest.bsky.social is back from 9th-24th August!

If you’re not sure what to read next, the festival has a series of fascinating non-fiction events that may just give you the inspiration you’re looking for.
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

Fascinating Non Fiction

Fascinating Non-Fiction will explore everything from moving memoirs to scientific excavations, family odysseys to travelogues…

www.edbookfest.co.uk

The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Aug 8

There is just one month left to see Kirsten Lavers’ solo exhibition ‘Admitting the Possibilities of Error’ hosted by @crasshlive.bsky.social.

Next Saturday, you can join Lavers for a Q&A and insights into the back stories of some of the works on display.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47039/

Admitting the Possibilities of Error exhibition tours with artist Kirsten Lavers - CRASSH

Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Aug 5

Join @crasshlive.bsky.social this Thursday for Reading Week: Critical Archival Relationships with the internet, where you can unpack our relationship to personal data and social media.

A timely conversation echoing themes from Grace Huckins’ Prize winning essay.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/46538/

Reading Week: Critical archival relationships with the Internet - CRASSH

Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jul 29

A reminder that you can write anywhere, even amid life’s everyday chaos.

#writingtips

The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jul 23

If you haven’t already, check out the incredible TEDx Talk from our first Nine Dots Prize winner, James Williams. In this presentation, he talks about the ways technology and social media are affecting our lives and attention.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaIO...

Stand Out of Our Light | James Williams | TEDxAthens

YouTube video by TEDx Talks

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jul 18

What essays do you have on your reading list this month? We welcome any recommendations so please share them below 👇

The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jul 16

A reminder that all of our winners’ books, developed from their winning essays, are available to read for free via #OpenAccess.

www.cambridge.org/core/publica...

Open Access | Publications | Cambridge Core

We publish a number of Gold OA journals and books and work with publishing partners such as learned societies to develop OA in different communities.

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jul 11

For more information and how you can submit your application, click the link below:

www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/fel...

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship - CRASSH

The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship is a three-year fellowship for outstanding early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences.

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jul 11

Next week, @crasshlive.bsky.social will be running an online information session for applicants to the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. For early career researchers in humanities and social sciences, this is an incredible opportunity to have institutional support and time to write.

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship - CRASSH

The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship is a three-year fellowship for outstanding early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences.

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jul 9

Next week, @crasshlive.bsky.social returns with its Writing Week. While it is only open to Cambridge researchers and academics, we love its premise. It is dedicated time to write and create. How do you make space for your writing?

www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/42355/

#writingtips

CRASSH Writing Weeks - CRASSH

CRASSH Writing Week

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The Nine Dots Prize @ninedotsprize.org · Jul 4

A great essay aims to continue the conversation rather than ending it. In the coming months, Grace will be developing their essay into a book and we can’t wait to share more as it develops.