under the microscope

A promising new oral insulin pill.

It works with micro-encapsulation of insulin with a coating that breaks down specifically in the liver and specifically when blood sugar levels are high. Amazing! “The medication that can be taken orally has already been tested on baboons, in which […]

better doing

Microsoft’s New Future of Work Report 2023.

They use their proprietary data and published research to assess state of the art work practices. “A summary of recent research from Microsoft and around the world that can help us create a new and better future of work with […]

fun facts

AI design patterns.

This post offers some lightweight education. “As we’ve been researching the AI landscape & how to build applications, a few design patterns are emerging for AI products. These design patterns are simple mental models. They help us understand how builders […]

fun facts

The quietest places in the world’s loudest cities.

“Urban noise pollution is not going away. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to the ‘noisiest’ cities across the US, UK, and mainland Europe, and the places within them where it’s possible to escape the hustle and bustle of […]

profiles of people

Don’t die: an interview with Bryan Johnson.

“Bryan was disgusting, I was told. “A freak.” A blood sucking, overly-estrogenized bug man. His quest to “live forever” was “demonic,” the seething Twitter trads have long declared. Too online. Dangerous. “Nobody should give this man a platform.” I couldn’t […]