tech, startups, internet

A grand unified theory of the AI hype cycle.

“Each of these cycles has been larger and lasted longer than the last, and I want to be clear: each cycle has produced genuinely useful technology. … There is an initial burst of rapid improvement, followed by gradual improvement, followed […]

fun facts

Shipbreaking photographs.

“I looked upon the shipbreaking as the ultimate in recycling, in this case of the largest vessels ever made. It turned out that most of the dismantling was happening in India and Bangladesh so that’s where I went.” ~ learn […]

thoughts of food

Defending Sweeetgreen’s steak.

“I just read a post where someone is throwing shade at sweetgreen for adding steak to their menu (of which I think was an awesome move by their part). The person posting is, of course, are a vegan advocate but […]

retail therapy

Will Foxtrot make a come-back?

At least one guy (me) hopes so. “Multiple Chicago landlords are considering deals with the new ownership group of Foxtrot, which several people familiar with the matter have said involves the brand’s founder Mike LaVitola.” ~ learn more

retail therapy

The people lending money to your local pot dealer.

“A New York lawmaker called for the state to sever its relationship with a Chicago-based private equity firm helping to fund weed dispensaries run by people impacted by the war on drugs following a report from THE CITY revealing alarming […]

to your health

CVS drugs go cost-plus.

“CVS’ new CostVantage model will work with a formula based on how much CVS paid for the drug, a set markup over those costs, and a fee for pharmacy services to fill the prescription, according to a news release. Some […]