fun facts
The fun scale.
The difference between Type I and Type II fund. “Everybody likes fun. And fun, like anything, can be nuanced; not all fun is created equal.” ~ learn more
fun facts
Nobody messes with the thing spitting out $20M bonus checks.
“One thing that often surprises new hires onto a trading desk is the degree to which they are going to have to support existing processes and facilitate the business of more established traders. The perception is that they will immediately […]
big ideas
Can solar costs keep shrinking?
I shared a few months ago that the costs of panels keep declining, but the “soft costs” of projects have kept overall solar costs high. This post offers a positive outlook for how those costs might come down very soon. […]
thoughts of food
How to achieve a crispy pizza crust?
Tips include a pizza stone or steel, olive oil in the dough, and moderation of sauce and toppings. ~ learn more
under the microscope
Scientists develop new material for more efficient carbon capture.
“Our new electrodes achieved up to 90% utilization of the active capture material, significantly outperforming previous carbon-based electrodes.” ~ learn more
under the microscope
Common food dye turns live mice transparent.
This sounds like science fiction, but I think it’s not. “In an effort to enhance the research abilities of biologists, Stanford University researchers have discovered that applying a popular food coloring to the skin of mice allowed them to see […]
to your health
The engineering behind healthcare LLMs.
“Today I’m chatting with Davis Liang at Abridge, the company that turns voice encounters in healthcare into reports, data, etc.. We’ve talked in the past about the business and product side of Abridge, but today I wanted to go a […]
better doing
37signals and the case against group chat.
I am a huge chat enthusiast, so in practice I disagree with this. “The perils of the modern communications conveyor belt that never ends, divides your attention, fractures your time, and chains you to FOMO.” ~ learn more
better doing
The story behind Post Malone’s face tat.
Catchy title, right? His face tattoo says “Always Tired”. This article is not actually about him, it’s about rest. ~ learn more
tech, startups, internet
What will happen when the dust settles on AI copyright claims?
“A handful of major news and music companies have agreed to license their content to ProRata.ai, a generative AI startup that claims it can accurately attribute and share revenues with content owners from AI chatbot subscriptions.” ~ learn more