He’s certainly not safe in Russia after this. “A 34-year-old former Russian paratrooper, Pavel Filatyev, has published a remarkable in-depth account of his experiences of the Ukraine war.” | learn more
History rhymes once again. “Among crypto’s smartest observers, there is a widely held view that Three Arrows is meaningfully responsible for the larger crypto crash of 2022, as market chaos and forced selling sent bitcoin and other digital assets plunging […]
Here’s Fred Wilson’s take. “The Merge is probably the most important change that a large scaled blockchain has ever undergone. It is not without risk and there is a chance that things will not go smoothly.” He’s excited! He also […]
This is a thread from Hacker News, which is basically a forum. I think the best way to read it is to minimize each top answer as you go. Then you can expand the most interesting ones for some smart-mouthed […]
This isn’t news, it’s just a normal thing that happens in the world. “Zombie fly fungus lures healthy male flies to mate with female corpses.” | learn more
Wow! “Given the noninvasive nature of eMRI, our results pave the way for a DNA-methylation imaging paradigm for living human brains. We expect eMRI to enable many studies to unravel the molecular control of brain function and disease.” | learn more
A new study finds that, “diet sweeteners are not inert and can alter the microbiome in a way that may impact glycemic tolerance.” Of course, industry stakeholders disagree. | learn more
Packable, last year the #1 seller on Amazon Marketplace in the U.S., is liquidating. A year ago, they were planning a SPAC deal at a $1.5 billion valuation. I hope to someday read the inside story of how this business […]
I learned of this incredible marketing thanks to a coworker! “This search for niche groups led Subaru to the 3rd rail of marketing: They discovered that lesbians loved their cars. Lesbians liked their dependability and size, and even the name […]
“It’s advice that sounds plausible and breaks down a goal many people dream about into actionable steps. This is extremely inspiring content. It’s insight porn par excellence. Only once you actually try to do anything with the advice, do you […]