retail therapy
Don’t you push that button!
“Shopify has told merchants they’ll be in breach of its terms of service (ToS) if they use Amazon’s Buy with Prime feature.” | learn more
to your health
Our ancient ancestors were energy savers.
“For our ancestors, finding food could be incredibly difficult, so they didn’t waste energy. Today, even though have energy sources ready at our fingertips, we still naturally protect how we spend that energy.” | learn more
better doing
The race to sail solo around the world.
“But it was two participants who never completed the race that generated the most news. One ended up dead, the other found himself happier than ever. Both outcomes came from decisions made at sea, but neither had anything to do […]
tech, startups, internet
Reasons to be cautious about early momentum in B2B.
“There are two sides to every coin. Front-office startups are quick out of the gate. But, the back-office tends to have more efficient growth over the long term.” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Mammoth Holdings will wash your car.
This LinkedIn post showcases the strategy behind this $100 million car was business. It starts with buying the biggest car was in a small market. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Atoms are more important than bits when killing people.
This post talks about 21st century defense contracting, and what it takes to succeed in this business. “Startups and venture capitalists want to win lucrative government contracts…. But success is limited for software-only companies.” | learn more
fun facts
Pot smokers not more likely to be apathetic or lazy.
“We’re so used to seeing ‘lazy stoners’ on our screens that we don’t stop to ask whether they’re an accurate representation of cannabis users. Our work implies that this is in itself a lazy stereotype.” | learn more and more
fun facts
The very pointless battle of Karánsebes.
The Ottomans showed up 2 days late to fight the Habsburgs, only to learn that they had already won. | learn more
staying thirsty
The Colorado River drought is so bad you can see it from space.
This sounds pretty scary. Of course, the water level swings up and down, but also the impact of a few years in the down direction seem pretty bad. “The two largest reservoirs in the United States, both on the Colorado […]