Time for a Wall Street speed limit?

Edition: US - Today's top story: Can slower financial traders find a haven in a world of high-speed algorithms? [Click here to view this message in your browser]. Edition: US 4 July 2016 [[The Conversation]Academic rigor, journalistic flair] Editor's note The world of financial trading increasingly resembles a scene out of “Jurassic World”: high-speed algorithmic predators in pursuit of profits off their less nimble prey. The “algos” and bots of Wall Street are so fast that even a millionth of a second can make the difference between feast and famine. But a new type of market [may offer a haven] that neutralizes the speed advantage of high-frequency traders, writes the University of Michigan’s Michael Wellman, who conducts research on artificial intelligence and strategic reasoning. Bryan Keogh Editor, Economics and Business Top story A frequent call market may help prevent ‘flash crashes,’ like this one on May 6, 2010. Lucas Jackson/Reuters [Can slower financial traders find a haven in a world of high-speed algorithms?] Michael Wellman, University of Michigan New research shines light on whether creating such a haven as a new type of exchange that slows trading down a bit could attract enough traders to be effective. Politics + Society - [Most Americans believe we should have gun regulation. Here is why those who don’t are winning the debate.] Ann Christiano, University of Florida; Annie Neimand, University of Florida People with different views on guns don't just see guns differently, they see the world differently. Environment + Energy - [Why river floodplains are key to preserving nature and biodiversity in the western US] Ric Hauer, The University of Montana Conservation methods for gravel-bed rivers – which are ecological hotspots in the western U.S. – need to improve in order to deal with the effects of climate change. Science + Technology - [Plate tectonics: new findings fill out the 50-year-old theory that explains Earth's landmasses] Philip Heron, University of Toronto Fifty years on from a groundbreaking paper, geophysicists have progressed from believing continents never moved to thinking that every movement may leave a lasting memory on our planet. Arts + Culture - [The curious history of 'Mein Kampf' in France] Manu Braganca, Queen's University Belfast One publisher spent over 40 years trying to profit off Hitler’s hateful tome. Economy + Business - [Why TTIP will live on – but not for the EU] Ioannis Glinavos, University of Westminster The controversial trade agreement between the EU and United States could well fall apart, only for the UK to pick up its pieces. Rest of the World - United Kingdom [Having divided and conquered, Nigel Farage makes a perfectly timed exit] Tom Quinn, University of Essex The UKIP leader won his country back and now says he wants his life back. - Australia [This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign] Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The irony of stridently warning people against voting for minor players and then, all charm, ringing those players when you personally might need their votes may be lost on Malcolm Turnbull. - Africa [Boko Haram: why jaw-jaw might be better than war-war for Nigeria] Abdul-Jalilu Ateku, University of Nottingham Despite military successes against Boko Haram, Nigeria needs to face up to the unpalatable truth that military force alone will not win the deadly war, and start discussions about peace building. [The Conversation on Twitter] [The Conversation on Facebook] 3.3 million unique visitors a month You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation]. Not interested anymore? [Unsubscribe instantly]. We’ll miss you. 745 Atlantic Ave. 8th Floor Boston, MA 02111