michael_nielsen

Open access is often argued about in the abstract. I want to talk about a specific case study where I have detailed data - usage patterns for my (open access) online book/monograph "Neural Networks and Deep Learning" http://neuralnetworksanddeeplearning.com/chap1.html 

In so doing I'm going to violate conventional modesty norms. I've internalized those norms, so feel awkward about it (thus this tweet). I also think those norms often really should be ignored.

Of course, many (most!) users glance briefly at the book and then flip away, never to return.