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Scottish rock band
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The band is currently a core duo of original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), augmented by guest musicians. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass). Wikipedia →
🧠Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Simple MindsA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Careless PeopleThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: SimpleMind: An open-source software environment that adds thinking to deep neural networksCited 4 times
- Go sideways: Life in a Day (album)A closely related topic
- Go sideways: Walk Between WorldsA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
SimpleMind: An open-source software environment that adds thinking to deep neural networks
Utilizing the SimpleMind application for developing mind-mapping strategies in ESL students’ academic essays
Exploring the technological affordances of SimpleMind in supported academic writing: A mind-mapping software analysis
đź“š Books worth reading
Careless PeopleSarah Wynn-Williams · 2025
The challenge of originalismGrant Huscroft, Bradley W. Miller · 2011- 📕Steelheading for the Simple-MindedBob Ellsberg · 1987
- 📕An epistle of caution to Friends to take heed of that treacherous spirit that is entred into W.R. and his abettorsChristopher Taylor · 1681
The jewel of libertyDavid E. Long · 1994- 📕ApohaMark Siderits, Tom J. F. Tillemans · 2011
The simple-minded manager · 2000- 📕Salmon Fishing for the Simple-MindedBob Ellsberg · 1988
Ranked by number of editions on Open Library, a rough measure of how lasting a book is.
đź”— Related topics
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- Direction of the Heart Direction of the Heart is the nineteenth studio album by Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released on 21 October 2022 by BMG. On 24 October 2020, Simple…
- Jim Kerr James Kerr (/kɛər/) (born 9 July 1959) is a Scottish musician, singer and songwriter, best known for being the frontman of the rock band Simple Minds.…
- New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) is the fifth studio album by the Scottish band Simple Minds. The album was released in September 1982 by record label Virgin…
- Graffiti Soul Graffiti Soul is the fifteenth studio album (of original material) by Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released in May 2009. On 31 May 2009, the album…
- Charlie Burchill Charles Burchill (born 27 November 1959) is a Scottish musician and composer who is the guitarist for the rock band Simple Minds. He is recognized for…